According to Vietnam Social Security, one of the notable new points is the addition of a regulation on half-day sick leave (Clause 5, Article 45). This regulation demonstrates flexibility and humanity, responding to the reality when employees need to rest for a short time to see a doctor or receive treatment.
The half-day sick leave benefit will be calculated as half of the one-day sick leave benefit. When calculating the sick leave benefit for employees who are absent from work for less than a full day, the 2024 Social Insurance Law specifically stipulates: absence from work of less than half a day will be counted as half a day; from half a day to less than one day will be counted as one day. This helps employees enjoy the regime in a fairer and clearer manner.
The 2024 Social Insurance Law has legalized and supplemented cases where employees are entitled to sick leave benefits (points a, c, d, Clause 1 and point b, Clause 2, Article 42), including: Treatment for non-occupational diseases - this is the most common case, ensuring that employees are supported when suffering from common diseases; Treatment for accidents when traveling from home to work or from work to home by reasonable routes and times according to regulations of law on occupational safety and hygiene; Donation, collection, and transplantation of human tissues and body parts - this addition demonstrates encouragement and support for humanitarian and noble actions.
Another very important point is the amendment of the regulations on long-term sick leave. Accordingly, employees can enjoy sick leave for a maximum of 30-70 days in a year depending on working conditions (industry group, job...). The initial benefit level is still 75% of the salary used as the basis for social insurance contributions.
In particular, if after this period of time, the employee continues to receive treatment due to a disease on the list of diseases requiring long-term treatment issued by the Minister of Health , they will continue to receive sick leave benefits at a lower level, differentiated by the period of compulsory social insurance contribution: 65% of the salary used as the basis for social insurance contribution if they have paid compulsory social insurance for 30 years or more; 55% of the salary used as the basis for social insurance contribution if they have paid compulsory social insurance for 15 years to less than 30 years; 50% of the salary used as the basis for social insurance contribution if they have paid compulsory social insurance for less than 15 years.
This regulation demonstrates fairness, encourages employees to participate in long-term social insurance; at the same time ensures a minimum level of support for those who unfortunately suffer from serious illnesses and require prolonged treatment.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nhieu-quy-dinh-moi-bao-ve-quyen-loi-nguoi-lao-dong-khi-om-dau-post802217.html
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