Unemployment benefits to be raised soon

VTV.vn - From the beginning of next year, workers will receive higher unemployment benefits and receive money earlier according to regulations in the 2025 Employment Law.

From the beginning of next year, workers will receive higher unemployment benefits and receive money sooner.

According to Vietnam Social Security, for unemployment benefits, the waiting time for eligibility for unemployment benefits is reduced from 15 working days to 10 working days. Accordingly, the time for employees to receive unemployment benefits is 05 working days earlier than current regulations (from the 11th working day from the date of submitting complete documents instead of from the 16th working day as currently).

Increase the maximum unemployment benefit to 5 times the monthly regional minimum wage (according to the provisions of the 2013 Employment Law, for employees subject to the State-regulated wage regime, the maximum monthly unemployment benefit shall not exceed 5 times the basic wage).

In addition, workers participating in vocational training will receive additional meal allowances; businesses will have easier access to training support policies. The government can adjust contribution levels and provide cash support in the event of economic crisis or natural disaster.

This new regulation helps unemployed people reduce difficulties in participating in vocational training, thereby contributing to increasing the rate of workers participating in vocational training and increasing opportunities to find new, more suitable jobs.

Workers who are unemployed have their income reduced. In this case, the regulation of reducing the waiting time to qualify for benefits will help workers receive unemployment benefits sooner to cover their living expenses and return to the labor market; at the same time, raising awareness of compliance with the law on social insurance and unemployment insurance.

Source: https://vtv.vn/sap-nang-muc-huong-tro-cap-that-nghiep-10025101709402826.htm