Latest labor export contract form, standard regulations

Sample labor export contracts play a role in ensuring the rights of Vietnamese workers when working abroad. Understanding current legal regulations and using standard contract forms helps ensure that the labor export process goes smoothly and complies with regulations. This article by Long Phan Consulting Company will provide detailed information about this contract form.

What is labor export?

Labor export is the activity of sending Vietnamese workers aged 18 or older to work abroad under contracts. This contract is signed between the employee and a foreign enterprise or organization or a Vietnamese enterprise or organization that has the function of sending workers to work abroad.

Basic terms of labor export contracts

Labor export contracts need to have the following basic provisions:

• Working term;
• Industry and occupation, work to be done;
• Country, territory where the employee comes to work, work location;
• Orientation education before going to work;
• Working conditions and environment;
• Working time, rest time;
• Occupational safety and hygiene;
• Salary and bonus (if any), overtime pay, deductions from salary (if any);
• Conditions for food, accommodation, living, and travel from home to work;
• Responsibility for paying travel expenses from Vietnam to the workplace and vice versa;
• Medical examination and treatment regime and other benefits and regimes (if any);
• Rights and regimes of employees in case of labor accidents, occupational diseases and other regimes;
• Compensation for damages due to breach of contract;
• Mechanisms, procedures and laws applied to resolve disputes;
• Other agreements are not contrary to law and social ethics.

Latest labor export contract form

The latest labor export contract form, effective from May 15, 2024, is form No. 03 in Appendix I issued with Circular 02/2024/TT-BLDTBXH amending Circular 21/2021/TT-BLDTBXH. Customers should refer to the sample below:

>>> Download: Sample labor export contract.

Notes when signing labor export contracts

When signing a labor export contract, customers should note:

• Carefully read the terms of the contract, especially the terms on your rights and obligations.
• Ask employers to clearly explain unclear terms.
• Keep an original or copy of the contract for comparison when necessary.
• Find out carefully information about labor export companies, public service units that send Vietnamese workers to work abroad, and foreign employers.
• Learn carefully about working and living conditions abroad.
• Fully participate in training and orientation education courses.
• Learn about the laws of Vietnam and the laws of the country where the employee comes to work.
• Keep in touch with family while working abroad.
• Find out information about Vietnamese representative agencies abroad and contact addresses.
• Carefully find out information about the agency, organization, or individual with authority to resolve problems that arise during contract implementation.

Consulting and drafting professional labor export contracts

Long Phan Consulting Company, with a team of experienced experts and highly specialized in the field of labor, is ready to support customers in consulting, drafting and reviewing labor export contracts. Our Services include:

• Consulting on conditions for labor export;
• Consulting on risks and preventive measures when exporting labor;
• Consulting on entities with authority to export labor and sign contracts;
• Provide standard labor export contract templates;
• Review, amend, supplement and complete labor export contracts;
• Drafting labor export contracts to ensure customer benefits;
• Consulting and guidance on solving problems that arise when exporting labor;
• Consulting and answering other related issues.

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Frequently asked questions about copper labor export contracts

Are workers required to participate in insurance when working abroad?

Workers participating in labor export may be required to participate in some types of insurance according to the regulations of the host country or as agreed in the labor contract. Common types of insurance include health insurance, work accident insurance and unemployment insurance.

What is the maximum time an employee can work abroad?

The duration of working abroad will depend on the labor contract and regulations of the host country.

What are the rights of workers when having a work accident abroad?

Workers who have a work accident abroad will enjoy benefits according to the laws of the host country and the labor contract, including medical treatment costs, accident benefits and other compensation (if any).

What are the popular labor export professions today?

Popular labor export occupations include: nurses, engineers, construction workers, agricultural workers and domestic workers.

What are the necessary documents to export labor?

Necessary documents include: passport, visa, health certificate, documents proving professional qualifications (if any) and other documents required by the employer.

How to check the legality of a labor export company?

Workers can check information about the labor export company on the website of the Department of Overseas Labor Management or contact this agency directly for verification.

What are the common risks when exporting labor?

Common risks include: being scammed, being exploited, having problems with working and living conditions, and legal issues.

Conclude

Understanding the regulations and notes when signing labor export contracts helps customers feel secure working abroad. If you have any questions, please contact Long Phan via the hotline: 0906735386 for detailed advice.