04 principles on the employment of persons under the age of 15 in Vietnam

04 principles on the employment of persons under the age of 15 in Vietnam​ (Illustrative Image)

Draft Circular stipulates that a person under 15 years old is an individual who has not yet reached their 15th birthday. (For instance, a person born on May 10, 2005, is still under 15 years old on May 9, 2020). The regulation comprises following 04 principles for employing minors under 15 years old in Vietnam:

1. Minors under 15 years old are only allowed to perform work suitable to their physical health to ensure their physical development, education, intellectual growth, aesthetic development, and personal character, and to engage in age-appropriate social activities, recreational and entertainment activities.

2. When employing minors under 15 years old, the consent of the legal representative is required; a separate monitoring log must be kept as specified.

3. Employers are responsible for caring for and creating conditions for minors under 15 years old in terms of employment, working environment, cultural education, vocational training, training, and skill enhancement; and skills to respond to abuse at work.

4. Recruitment and employment of children under 13 years old are only permitted in the fields of arts, physical exercise, and sports provided that such employment does not harm their physical development, intellectual development, or personal character.

For details, refer to Draft Circular expected to take effect on January 01, 2021.

Ty Na

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