Government Decree 21/2024, effective April 10, governs the management of labor, wages, and bonuses for employees working in one-member limited liability companies wholly owned by the state.

The decree revises regulations on salary scales, wage tables, and allowances. Companies must establish and issue these structures based on their production and labor organization.

These structures will serve as the basis for salary grading, wage payments, and implementation of employee benefits as stipulated in labor laws.

While companies have the authority to determine salary levels, they must ensure that the total wage fund does not exceed the planned wage fund for employees.

When creating or amending salary scales, companies are required to consult labor representatives, conduct workplace dialogues, seek feedback from ownership representatives, and publicly disclose the changes before implementation.

Ministry of Home Affairs Circular 1/2024, detailing the Law on Emulation and Commendation, will take effect on April 15.

The circular states that individuals who have been employed for less than six months are not eligible for the titles of "Outstanding Laborer" or "Outstanding Soldier."

Other cases for title recognition include: Individuals injured while participating in combat, serving combat missions, or bravely rescuing people or state property; the recovery period is considered for recognition.

Those attending short-term training (less than one year) may have this time included if they adhere to training regulations.

Government Decree 28/2024 outlines procedures for awarding or posthumously awarding the "Glorious Youth Volunteer Medal." This applies to three key historical periods:

Anti-French Resistance (July 15, 1950 – July 20, 1954)

Anti-American Resistance (July 21, 1954 – April 30, 1975), including missions in Laos from May 1972 to December 1975.
National Defense Period, including:

Southwestern Border War (May 1975 – January 1979)
Northern Border War (1979 – 1988)
International missions in Cambodia (1979 – 1989)
Suppressing Fulro insurgents (1975 – 1992).

Youth volunteers with notable achievements, at least 24 months of service, and completed missions during these periods are eligible for awards. Cumulative service time is considered when determining eligibility.

However, those convicted of crimes such as national security violations, acts against the Party or State, or desertion are ineligible for recognition and lose any prior preferential status as contributors to the revolutionary cause.

The decree will take effect on April 20.

According to the Vietnam Youth Volunteer Association, approximately 420,000 youth volunteers have been identified from various historical periods, including martyrs, wounded soldiers, and individuals affected by toxic chemicals.

Although the revised Land Law will not take effect until January 1, 2025, two provisions will become effective on April 1:

Regulations on land reclamation activities, including principles and state management responsibilities.

Amendments to the Forestry Law concerning the principles and criteria for allocating and leasing forests, as well as conditions for changing forest land use purposes.
 

Tran Thuong