What are the case where national defense workers is eligible for a raise in Vietnam?

What are the case where national defense workers is eligible for a raise in Vietnam? (Internet image)

Regarding this issue, LawNet would like to answer as follows:

1. Who are national defense workers?

According to Clause 2, Article 3 of the Law on professional servicemen, National defense workers and official 2015, national defense workers are key paid labor force of the People’s Army performing duties in production facilities, repairing and keeping weapons and military technical equipment in good conditions; guarantee and engage in ready-to-combat, combat roles and other duties in the army.

2. What are the case where national defense workers is eligible for a raise in Vietnam?

Specifically, in Clause 3, Article 3 of Decree 19/2017/ND-CP stipulating on raising the salary level and raising the type of defense workers as follows:

(1) Salary raise:

After 2 years (full 24 months) of keeping the salary level for people with salary coefficient of 3.95 or less and after 3 years (full 36 months) of keeping the salary level for those who have a salary coefficient of over 3.95, always complete the assigned work, do not violate the discipline from reprimand or higher, and meet the prescribed technical rank standards, they will be considered for a salary increase.

During the time limit for considering raising the salary grade, if they are disciplined in the form of reprimand, the time limit for raising the salary level shall be extended for 6 months; if they are disciplined in the form of a warning or more, the time limit for raising the salary level shall be extended to 12 months.

In case of particularly outstanding achievements in performing tasks, the salary level may be raised up to 12 months before the deadline.

(2) Qualification raise

If defense workers well or excellently fulfill their assigned responsibilities and tasks, have good political and moral qualities, have the ability to take on higher employment positions in the same professional and technical profession, and have an appropriate degree, they will be considered or taken for an exam.

3. Rights and obligations of professional servicemen, National defense workers and officials in Vietnam

3.1. Rights of professional servicemen, National defense workers and officials in Vietnam

The rights of professional servicemen, National defense workers and officials are prescribed in Clause 1, Article 6 of the Law on professional servicemen and women, National defense workers and official 2015, specifically as follows:

- Be entitled to material and spiritual lives, benefits, preferential policies guaranteed by the State in accordance with nature of duties of the People’s Army;

- Be entitled to training for enhancement of knowledge of politics, military, laws, technical and professional levels in accordance with position and title held;

- Other rights as prescribed;

3.2. Obligations of professional servicemen, National defense workers and officials in Vietnam

According to Clause 2, Article 6 of the Law on professional servicemen and women, National defense workers and official 2015, professional servicemen, National defense workers and officials are responsible for performing the following obligations:

- Be absolutely faithful to the Fatherland, the People, the Communist Party and the State of Vietnam;

- Comply strictly with policies of the Party, policies and laws of the State, military disciplines and be ready to complete assigned duties;

- Absolutely obey upper-level commands; make immediate report to the commander upon finding the given order in opposition to the law, rules and regulations of the People’s Army; in case of being forced to carry out such order, make early report to the person immediately superior to the person issuing the order and not responsible for the consequences of taking such order;

- Protect properties and interests of the State, army, agencies, and organizations; protect lives, health, properties, lawful rights and interests of individuals;

- Study politics, military, laws, culture, science and technology, professional competence; enhance political and fighting skill and spirit;

- Professional servicemen shall be ready to perform the tasks of fighting and sacrificing lives for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country; protect the People, the Party, the State and the socialist regime; perform international duties and comply with regulations of the People’s Army and other regulations in accordance with the Constitution and Laws;

- National defense workers must perform labor duties, comply with labor regulations as prescribed; national defense officials must perform obligations as prescribed in the Law on Public Employees.

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