As per the new decree, at least 15 days before the starting date of a foreign worker's employment, an employer (except for contractors) must submit a report to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs or Departments of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs of localities involved. The old decree allowed one to submit the report in 30 days.

Workers at a Japanese invested factory in HCMC.

The report clarifies the employer's demand for the occupation whose requirements are yet to be met by Vietnamese workers.

Changes regarding a foreign employee's position, job title, form of work, and location must also be reported to the above-said agencies at least 15 days before their starting dates.

The agencies are required to send back written approval or disapproval accordingly within 10 working days.

From January 1, 2024, the announcement for recruitment of Vietnamese workers in positions expected to recruit foreign workers will be made on the online portal of the labor ministry or of centrally-run cities' and provinces' employment service centers.

Vietnam, Japan step up labour, employment cooperation

Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan has proposed Japan’s Wakayama prefecture pay more attention to vocational training and welfare of Vietnamese guest workers living there.

Bac Giang increases over 17,100 labours at industrial parks

(BGO) – In July 2023, the businesses in the industrial parks in Bac Giang province kept good growth rate with big employment, reported the provincial Industrial Park Management Board.

NA Chairman hails labourers’ contributions to national development

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hailed efforts and resolve by labourers as well as their willingness to join hands with the Government and the State in national construction and development while addressing a labourers’ forum in Hanoi on July 28.

Bac Giang facilitates labours to work in Korea under term contract

(BGO) – The Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (DoLISA) on July 26 held an event at the first facility of provincial Job Service Center in Tho Xuong ward, Bac Giang city (Bac Giang province) to instruct and receive labours’ registration profile to work in Republic of Korea (RoK).

Businesses get support in labour employment

(BGO) – In the last 5 months of 2023, the businesses in Bac Giang province want to employ 70,000 labours more, reported the Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (DoLISA).

Source: VnExpress