Labor - Salary

Vietnam: Notes for employees when finalizing social insurance books
19:48, 09/07/2024
Finalizing social insurance books is the resignation of the period of paying social insurance and unemployment insurance premiums, etc on the employee's social insurance book by the social insurance authority when he/she stops payment at an employer. So, what are the notes for employees when finalizing social insurance books in Vietnam?

Vietnam: Resolution 154/NQ-CP on assistance for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is available
19:42, 09/07/2024
Recently, the Government of Vietnam issued Resolution 154/NQ-CP 2020 on amendments to Resolution 42/NQ-CP on assistance for people affected by Covid-19 pandemic.

Resolution 154/NQ-CP: Addition of entities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic eligible for assistance in Vietnam
19:41, 09/07/2024
Recently, the Government of Vietnam issued Resolution 154/NQ-CP 2020 on amendments to Resolution 42/NQ-CP on assistance for people affected by Covid-19 pandemic. The Resolution decided to add entities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic eligible for assistance compared to Resolution 42/NQ-CP.

Vietnam: Loosen conditions for suspension of contributions to the retirement and survivorship funds due to Covid-19
19:39, 09/07/2024
On October 19, 2020, the Government of Vietnam issued Resolution 154/NQ-CP 2020 on amendments to Resolution 42/NQ-CP on assistance for people affected by Covid-19 pandemic.

Vietnam: Are employees required to pay personal income tax on Tet bonuses and 13th-month salaries?
19:38, 09/07/2024
Each year, near the Tet holiday, businesses in Vietnam will pay Tet bonuses and the 13th month salary to employees after a year of work. Are Tet bonuses and 13th month salary subject to personal income tax in Vietnam?

Official Increase of Retirement Age to 60 for Women and 62 for Men
19:37, 09/07/2024
On November 20, 2019, the National Assembly passed the 2019 Labor Code with 90.06% of the National Assembly deputies in agreement.

How are employees paid when employers reassign employees in Vietnam?
19:34, 09/07/2024
Currently, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, many enterprises are facing difficulties and hence want to reassign employees to a different job compared to what was agreed in the Employment Contract. How are employees paid when employers reassign employees in Vietnam?

Official Definition of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
19:32, 09/07/2024
On November 20, 2019, the National Assembly officially passed the 2019 Labor Code with many provisions closely related to workers. The definition of "sexual harassment in the workplace" is a new and noteworthy inclusion in this Code.

System of Latest Documents on Salaries, Allowances, and Subsidies for Teachers in Vietnam
19:30, 09/07/2024
Currently, statutory pay rate for teachers in Vietnam is still VND 1,490,000/month. However, in addition to the statutory pay rate, teachers in Vietnam also receive salary based on their grade and attached allowances. To determine whether their salary complies with regulations, teachers can refer to detailed regulations on salary, allowances, and subsidies for teachers in the table below:

Employees are entitled to full paid leave for cases of taking leave due to storms and floods in Vietnam
19:27, 09/07/2024
With the complicated development of the storm and flood situation in the central and Central Highlands provinces recently, the Prime Minister of the Government of Vietnam has directed that in necessary cases, employees and students may be allowed to take leave. So, if they take leave due to storms and floods, will employees get paid?