Fine of up to VND 10,000,000 for acts of applying different conditions in recruiting male and female laborers in Vietnam

09:10, 17/06/2009

Below is notable content specified in Decree 55/2009/ND-CP on sanctioning of administrative violations of gender equality, issued by the Government of Vietnam on June 10, 2009.

Fine of up to VND 10,000,000 for acts of applying different conditions in recruiting male and female laborers in Vietnam (Internet image)

Article 8 of Decree 55/2009/ND-CP stipulates a fine of between VND 5,000,000 and 10,000,000 shall be imposed for either of the following acts:

Applying different conditions in recruiting male and female laborers to the same jobs though they have the same qualification and capabilities, except for cases of applying measures to promote gender equality or for particular professions prescribed by law;

Refusing to recruit or recruiting a limited number of male or female laborers for gender reasons, except for cases of applying measures to promote gender equality; dismissing or sacking laborers for gender reasons or for their pregnancy, giving birth or raising small children.

In addition, a fine of between VND 3,000,000 and 5.000,000 shall be imposed for assigning jobs based on gender discrimination, resulting in a disparity in income, salary or remuneration levels between male and female laborers having the same qualifications and capabilities.

Thus, a fine of up to VND 10,000,000 shall be imposed on acts of applying different conditions in recruiting male and female laborers to the same jobs though they have the same qualification and capabilities in Vietnam.

More details can be found in Decree 55/2009/ND-CP, which comes into force from August 1, 2009.

Ty Na

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