What is the definition of "working days"? What are regulations on normal working hours in Vietnam?

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Question date: 29/09/2022

What is the definition of "working days"? What are regulations on normal working hours in Vietnam? What are regulations on working hours at night in Vietnam? Thank you!

    • What is the definition of "working days"?

      Working days are the days that the employees shall perform the tasks in accordance with the contract and the law. Depending on the company's charter, working days are from Monday to Friday or Saturday morning. Working days can also be a specific period of time over which the employees have to be present at the workplace and perform assigned tasks under their employment contracts and the employer's rules

      What are regulations on normal working hours in Vietnam?

      Pursuant to Article 105 of the Labor Code in 2019 stipulating as follows:

      Normal working hours shall not exceed 08 hours per day or 48 hours per week.

      An employer has the right to determine the daily or weekly working hours and inform the employees accordingly. The daily working hours shall not exceed 10 hours per day and not exceed 48 hours per week where a weekly basis is applied.

      The State encourages employers to apply 40-hour workweeks.

      Employers shall limit the time of exposure to harmful elements in accordance with relevant National Technical Regulations and laws.

      What are regulations on working hours at night in Vietnam?

      Pursuant to Article 106 of the Labor Code in 2019 stipulating as follows:

      Working hours at night is the period from 22 pm to 06 am.

      Above are information about definition of "working days", normal working hours and working hours at night in Vietnam.

      Best regards!

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