Work conditions in Vietnam

The Active Population in Figures

Working Conditions

Legal Weekly Duration

People usually work 48 hours a week spread over five and half days. Employees in the Administrative Sector work 40 hours a week.

Retirement Age

61 years for men and 56 years and four months for women.

Working Contracts

There are two types of labour contracts:

- An indefinite term labour contract: the two parties do not determine the term and the time for termination of the validity of the contract;

- A definite term labour contract: the two parties determine the term and the time for termination of the validity of the contract as a period of twelve (12) to thirty six (36) months; or a labour contract for a specific or seasonal job with a duration of less than twelve (12) months.

Labour Laws

Consult Doing Business Website, Obtain a summary of the labour regulations that apply to local entreprises.

Cost of Labour

Minimum Wage

The regional monthly minimum wage ranges from VND 3.7 million to VND 5.31 million approx. USD 142 to USD 204), following a 7.2% increase enacted by the Government of Vietnam under the proposal of the National Wage Council.

Average Wage

The average monthly wage is approximately 17,300,000 VND in Vietnam (approx 660 USD).

Social Contributions

Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers: 23.5% of wages including 17.5% for social insurance, 3% for health insurance, 1% for unemployment insurance and 2% for the Trade Union Fund (corporate employers only).
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: 10.5% of wages including 8% for social insurance, 1.5% for health insurance and 1% for unemployment insurance.

Social Partners

Social Dialogue and Involvement of Social Partners

The General Confederation of Labour co-ordinates provincial and local trade unions with regards to problems concerning labour and companies supervision for labour conditions.

Labour Unions

Vietnam General Confederation of Labour

Unionisation Rate

The rate of unionisation is close to 100%.

Labour Regulation Bodies

Ministry of Labour