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Workshop “Amended Labour Code: Changes & Challenges” 2020

Workshop “Amended Labour Code: Changes & Challenges” 2020

January 16, 2020

On the 10th January 2020, the workshop “Amended Labour Code: Changes & Challenges”, organised by Talentnet, was...

Workshop “Amended Labour Code: Changes & Challenges” 2020
The workshop âAmended Labour Code: Changes & Challengesâ was organised by Talentnet on 10th January, 2020
The workshop “Amended Labour Code: Changes & Challenges” was organised by Talentnet on 10th January, 2020

The annual event aimed to provide the latest and most significant updates in the revised Labour Code, thereby helping businesses quickly grasp the amendment and new provisions to avoid non-compliance and unnecessary risks. Participants in the workshop had the opportunity to discuss, exchange ideas, and share experiences on all aspects of the Labour Code, as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Law.

The workshop received the contributions of renowned representatives from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, and the Department of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Ho Chi Minh City, including:

  • Mr. Mai Duc Thien – Deputy Director General, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Labour, War invalids and Social Affairs
  • Mr. Nguyen Tat Nam – Head of Labour, Wage, and Social Insurance Division, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs;

Two speakers, together with Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong – Deputy CEO of Talentnet and Mr. Tran Ngoc Thich – Legal Manager of Talentnet, have given our attendees a plethora of in-depth sharing and valuable insights in terms of the amended labour code which will take effect in January 2021.

The workshop significantly gathered more than 250 HR professionals who posed great concern to the legal amendments
The workshop significantly gathered more than 250 HR professionals who posed great concern to the legal amendments

The workshop has underlined the main reasons that led to the amendment of Labour Code. According to Mr. Mai Duc Thien, the amendment to the labour regulations is a step towards the development of the local labour market aligning with international standards, especially in the context of Vietnam’s integration into the world economy, as well as its joining in several free trade agreements including the European Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Also, the amended Labour Code is expected to solve current labour problems and shortcomings after 5 years of practical application, creating a more open and flexible legal framework on recruitment and employment, contributing to enhancing the country’s competitive advantage.

The panel discussion offered audiences a valuable opportunity to hear from several experts
The panel discussion offered audiences a valuable opportunity to hear from several experts

Looking at key aspects of the new code, most of the regulations remain the same, despite some changes made in the probationary employment, mandatory work rules, notice requirements, and other provisions generally suited to employees. Key provisions of the labour code include, but are not limited to:

  • Expanding the scope of application for employees without labor relations.
  • Enhancing the flexibility and autonomy of Labor Relation parties on salary through dialogue and negotiation.
  • Promoting the protection of female employees on the basis of gender equality.
  • Increased flexibility in working time and greater assurance of rest time.
  • Changes on performing the labour contract, regulation on amendment by Appendix.
  • Changes on the retirement ages provision.
Attendees were listening carefully to the keynote address given by Mr. Mai Duc Thien
Attendees were listening carefully to the keynote address given by Mr. Mai Duc Thien

Speaking of the changes made in the new labour code, Mr. Mai Duc Thien – Deputy Director General, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Labour, War invalids and Social Affairs shared: “The new labour code is poised to have positive impacts on business activities, strategic decisions, as well as the employer and employee relationships, where both parties are allowed to have more flexibility and empowerment in the labour relations. The benefits of the employees will be strongly guaranteed while the employers will be flexible on their management.”

Mr. Mai Duc Thien - Deputy Director General, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Labour, War invalids and Social Affairs gave his speech at the workshop
Mr. Mai Duc Thien – Deputy Director General, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Labour, War invalids and Social Affairs gave his speech at the workshop

All in all, the new code is expected to have significant impacts on businesses, and employers should seek to obtain assistance with regards to their labour practices to ensure their policies are legally compliant in 2021.

The event offered participants to take part in face-to-face meetings and discussions in a focused business environment. A lot of questions have been raised with respect to major changes in the labour laws and regulations
The event offered participants to take part in face-to-face meetings and discussions in a focused business environment. A lot of questions have been raised with respect to major changes in the labour laws and regulations
The event ended on a high note with positive feedback from both guest speakers and attendees
The event ended on a high note with positive feedback from both guest speakers and attendees

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