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ILO applauds Vietnam’s adoption of revised Labour Code
ILO applauds Vietnam’s adoption of revised Labour Code
22/11/19
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has
praised Vietnam’s adoption of the revised Labour Code on November 20, saying
that the code will held everyone gain fair benefits of economic growth.
The ILO described the adoption as the latest move to bring the country’s legal framework closer to international standards.
“This is significant progress as it will substantially improve Vietnam’s employment and industrial relations and create a solid foundation for fair international integration and trade,” said ILO Vietnam Director Chang-Hee Lee.
The organisation noted the fifth edition of the Labour Code (following its 1994, 2002, 2006 and 2012 versions) creates an improved legal framework for employment relations, working conditions, and the representation of employers and workers. It also places greater emphasis on the use of voluntary collective negotiations, which are required for a modern socialist-oriented market economy in the process of deeper global integration.
The most important change in the revised Labour Code, comprising 17 chapters with 220 articles, is the ability of workers in enterprises to exercise their rights to form or join a representative organisation of their own choosing.
“Freedom of association is a fundamental right under the ILO’s 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. It helps improve the collective bargaining process that enables workers to get a fairer share of the profits and enterprises to negotiate the productivity improvements necessary for them,” Lee said.
The progress can be seen in new definitions for discrimination and harassment and new freedoms given to workers to leave their job upon condition of giving appropriate notice. The code also provides clearer guidance relating to forced labour and minor workers, which make it easier for employers to understand what is and is not permitted and should enhance the ability of labour inspectors to advise and enforce in these areas.
Another big improvement is the expansion of the scope of the Labour Code to protect workers who are employed but have not been provided with written employment contracts.
Respecting ILO fundamental conventions is a central requirement of the new generation of free trade agreements, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) as well as pivotal to corporate social responsibility policies of many multi-national corporations.
“The revised Labour Code, which paves the way for the move towards the full realisation of the 1998 ILO Declaration, is so important because it provides a better legal framework for employment and industrial relations, and for equitable and sustainable growth, as Vietnam makes concerted efforts to become an upper middle income country. It will greatly contribute to the progressive realisation of decent work for all working women and men,” Lee added./.
The ILO described the adoption as the latest move to bring the country’s legal framework closer to international standards.
“This is significant progress as it will substantially improve Vietnam’s employment and industrial relations and create a solid foundation for fair international integration and trade,” said ILO Vietnam Director Chang-Hee Lee.
The organisation noted the fifth edition of the Labour Code (following its 1994, 2002, 2006 and 2012 versions) creates an improved legal framework for employment relations, working conditions, and the representation of employers and workers. It also places greater emphasis on the use of voluntary collective negotiations, which are required for a modern socialist-oriented market economy in the process of deeper global integration.
The most important change in the revised Labour Code, comprising 17 chapters with 220 articles, is the ability of workers in enterprises to exercise their rights to form or join a representative organisation of their own choosing.
“Freedom of association is a fundamental right under the ILO’s 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. It helps improve the collective bargaining process that enables workers to get a fairer share of the profits and enterprises to negotiate the productivity improvements necessary for them,” Lee said.
The progress can be seen in new definitions for discrimination and harassment and new freedoms given to workers to leave their job upon condition of giving appropriate notice. The code also provides clearer guidance relating to forced labour and minor workers, which make it easier for employers to understand what is and is not permitted and should enhance the ability of labour inspectors to advise and enforce in these areas.
Another big improvement is the expansion of the scope of the Labour Code to protect workers who are employed but have not been provided with written employment contracts.
Respecting ILO fundamental conventions is a central requirement of the new generation of free trade agreements, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) as well as pivotal to corporate social responsibility policies of many multi-national corporations.
“The revised Labour Code, which paves the way for the move towards the full realisation of the 1998 ILO Declaration, is so important because it provides a better legal framework for employment and industrial relations, and for equitable and sustainable growth, as Vietnam makes concerted efforts to become an upper middle income country. It will greatly contribute to the progressive realisation of decent work for all working women and men,” Lee added./.
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All comments [ 15 ]
The retirement age for male and female workers will increase from 60 and 55 at present to 62 and 60 respectively in 2028 and 2035
I think people work in heavy, hazardous and dangerous jobs, or in extremely disadvantaged areas, or having decreased working capacity really need retire early, and this law has allow that
I am pleased to see the major steps Vietnam has taken to meet the challenges of rapidly changing labour markets as well as to fulfil its international commitments,
Vietnam is reaching all international standards in all fields
This is significant progress as it will substantially improve Vietnam’s employment
Vietnam will successfully complete this mission for its own future
the voices of workers and employers have been heard
I am pleased to see the major steps Vietnam has taken to meet the challenges of rapidly changing labour markets as well as to fulfil its international commitments
To protect the rights and health of labors, the Labor Code stipulates normal working times will not exceed eight hours a day and 48 hours a week.
the Labor Code creates an improved legal framework for employment relations, working conditions, and the representation of employers and workers
workers in enterprises have rights to form or join a representative organization of their own choosing.
the Labor Code even protects workers who are employed but have not been provided with written employment contracts.
Vietnam will have higher productivity, better working conditions, the fair sharing of economic gains
ILO should shows more support to the Vietnamese Government, workers and employers’ representatives
the code provides a better legal framework for employment and industrial relations, and for equitable and sustainable growth
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