Decree No. 05-L/CTN On the promulgation of the Labour Code of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Decree No. 05-L/CTN promulgates the Labour Code of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which was adopted by the National Assembly on June 23, 1994.

Document No.05-L/CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byLê Đức Anh — Chủ tịch nước
Updated02/07/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date05/07/1994
Effective date05/07/1994
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 05-L/CTN promulgates the Labour Code of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which was adopted by the National Assembly on June 23, 1994.

Key points

  • The National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Session 5 of the Ninth Term → adopted the Labour Code on June 23, 1994

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Creates a new legal basis for labor activities and labor relations, contributing to the protection of workers' rights.
  • Negative impact: Time is required for businesses and workers to adapt to the new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the Labour Code adopted?

The Labour Code of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was adopted by the National Assembly on June 23, 1994.

Who does the Labour Code apply to?

The Labour Code applies to workers and enterprises within the territory of Vietnam.

How did the National Assembly adopt the Labour Code?

The National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Session 5 of the Ninth Term adopted the Labour Code on June 23, 1994.

Full text

 

ORDER

Proclaims the Labor Code of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

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PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992.

Pursuant to Article 78 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly,

NOW PROMULGATE:

The Labor Code of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Was adopted by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ninth Session, Fifth Meeting on June 23, 1994./.

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