Decree No. 08/2002/L-CTN On the promulgation of the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Labor Code.

The Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Labor Code stipulates new contents and changes regarding labor rights and obligations, labor contracts, social insurance, wages, labor discipline, and resolution of labor disputes. It applies to workers, employers, and state management agencies.

Document No.08/2002/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch nước
Updated01/07/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldLabour
Issued date12/04/2002
Effective date01/01/2003
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

The Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Labor Code stipulates new contents and changes regarding labor rights and obligations, labor contracts, social insurance, wages, labor discipline, and resolution of labor disputes. It applies to workers, employers, and state management agencies.

Scope of application

Workers, employers, state management agencies on labor affairs

Key points

  • Workers → are entitled to enter into labor contracts for a minimum term of one year; shall not work overtime exceeding 36 hours/month.
  • Employers → must contribute to social insurance for workers at a rate of 8-20% depending on the type of business.
  • Workers → are entitled to severance pay when dismissed without fault, with a minimum of one month's salary.
  • Employers → must pay bonuses to workers at a rate of 5-20% depending on the performance of work.
  • Workers → are entitled to annual leave for a minimum period of 14 days.
  • State management agencies on labor affairs → are responsible for inspecting and supervising the implementation of the provisions of the Law.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Workers enjoy more benefits such as annual leave and severance pay.
  • Negative impact: Employers have additional obligations regarding social insurance and wage bonuses, increasing business costs.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum duration for workers to sign a labor contract?

One year.

What is the percentage rate for employers to contribute to social insurance for workers?

8-20% depending on the type of business.

What is the amount of severance pay that workers receive when dismissed without fault?

A minimum of one month's salary.

What is the bonus payment rate for employers to workers?

5-20% depending on the performance of work.

What is the minimum number of days for annual leave for workers?

Fourteen days.

Full text

 

PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitutionof the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 1992, amended andsupplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25,2001 of the 10th National Assembly, 10th Session; Pursuant to Article 50 of the Law on Legislative Documents;

Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

The Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of theLabour Code

 

NOW PROMULGATES:

Has been adopted by the National Assembly of the SocialistRepublic of Vietnam, 11th Session of the 10th Term, on April2, 2002. Labour Law

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