Overtime cap switch yet to satisfy all

Overtime cap switch yet to satisfy all

The long-awaited scheme on increasing overtime for privately-owned workers has become true, helping labour-intensive employers to improve their competitiveness.
Balance to find with overtime reform

Balance to find with overtime reform

Over the past year at least, enterprises have faced serious issues in business development and production, especially those in the seafood, footwear, or textile industries.
New overtime plans facing scrutiny

New overtime plans facing scrutiny

While waiting for approval from the National Assembly Standing Committee, proposals by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs to extend overtime limits are being looked at closely by business associations and trade union representatives.
JCCI proposes increasing overtime to 300 hours

JCCI proposes increasing overtime to 300 hours

The JCCI has proposed increasing maximum overtime to 300 hours per year, instead of the current 200 hours, in the new Labour Law.
Law revision may impede business

Law revision may impede business

With Vietnam’s low labour productivity and overtime, a proposal on reducing working hours in the latest draft amendments to the Labour Code – if adopted – could become a burden for the business community.