The latest collective labor agreements template for businesses

Collective labor agreements is an important written agreement between the employee and the employer, to determine the working conditions, rights and obligations of the parties. Developing and signing a collective labor agreement helps ensure fairness and reasonableness in the working environment. Therefore, businesses need to master the latest forms of collective labor agreements to comply with legal regulations.

Contents of collective labor agreements in enterprises

Collective labor agreement is a written agreement between the employer and the representative of the labor collective on working conditions in the enterprise. The content of the collective labor agreement includes provisions on:

• Working conditions: The agreement must clearly stipulate working time, rest time, leave and holiday regimes, safe working conditions and health protection for employees.
• Salary, bonus and other benefits: Salary, allowances, bonuses on holidays, social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance,…
• Additional benefits: The agreement can add benefits such as allowances (hardship allowances, allowances for workers in special areas), shift meals, travel, and protection of workers’ rights in case of work accidents or occupational diseases.

The content of the collective labor agreement must ensure compliance with the provisions of labor law, must not be illegal and may be more beneficial to employees.

CSPL: Article 75 of the Labor Code 2019.

Regulations on collective labor agreement forms in enterprises

According to the provisions of the Labor Code 2019, the collective labor agreement must be made in writing and signed by the signing parties. The required contents for the collective labor agreement form are as follows:

• General information about the business: Name, address, tax code, legal representative, and union information (if any).
• Subjects of application: Labor subjects to which the agreement applies (all employees or specific groups of employees).
• Time, location, working method: Regulations on working hours, overtime hours, breaks, and special forms of work.
• Salary, bonus and benefits: Regulations on minimum salary, bonuses, allowances, and insurance, health and welfare regimes.
• Regulations on leave, holidays, and sick leave: Regulations on annual leave, holidays, sick leave, and leave benefits.
• Working conditions and labor safety: Regulations on safe working environment, labor hygiene, fire and explosion prevention.
• Workers’ rights: Right to join trade unions, protect legal rights.
• Regulations on labor discipline and handling of violations: Regulations on violations, forms of handling, and disciplinary supervision.
• Regulations on protecting benefits when leaving work: Benefits when leaving work, including unemployment insurance, payment of unused leave.
• Time and process for implementing collective labor agreements: Effective time, negotiation process and agreement signing.
• Terms of termination and amendment of collective labor agreement: Regulations on amendment, supplementation and termination of the agreement.
• Commitment and responsibilities of the parties: Commit to implementing the terms of the labor agreement between the employer and the union representative.

>>> Reference: Sample collective labor agreement in an enterprise.

Validity and duration of collective labor agreement

Collective labor agreements have a term of 1 to 3 years. This is stipulated in Article 78 of the 2019 Labor Code. Specifically:

• Effective period: The parties to the collective labor agreement will agree on the effective period of the agreement within a period of 1 to 3 years. After this time, the agreement can be extended or re-signed if the parties agree.
• Renewal procedure: In cases where the working conditions do not change significantly, the agreement can be renewed without having to be re-signed. However, if there are changes in law or working conditions, the agreement needs to be amended and supplemented to suit reality.
• Regarding changed terms: The collective labor agreement can also change some terms during its validity period if there are legal changes or requests from the parties.

The role of collective labor agreements in enterprises

Collective labor agreements not only protect the rights of employees but also help maintain a fair and stable working environment in the enterprise. The main roles of collective labor agreements include:

• Protecting the rights of employees: The collective labor agreement ensures the legal rights of employees such as salary, bonuses and other benefits.
• Create fairness in business: Agreements help establish clear terms, ensuring fairness in the distribution of benefits to employees.
• Minimize labor disputes: The agreement helps minimize the possibility of disputes between employees and employers thanks to clear and transparent terms.
• Strengthening the relationship between employees and employers: Collective labor agreements build a relationship of cooperation and mutual respect between both parties.
• Improved working conditions: The agreement helps ensure a safe working environment and better working conditions for workers.

Consulting on building detailed collective labor agreements

Developing a collective labor agreement is a complex process and requires advice from experts. Below are specific consulting services that businesses may need:

• Consulting on regulations related to collective labor agreements.
• Consulting on the labor agreement negotiation process.
• Support in negotiating and signing labor agreements.
• Support customers in drafting labor agreements in accordance with business requirements.
• Consulting on terms in labor agreements helps protect employees’ rights.
• Consulting and supporting businesses to resolve labor disputes that may arise during the implementation of collective labor agreements.
• Support customers in drafting labor agreements in accordance with business requirements.

Collective labor agreements play an important role in protecting the rights of employees and creating a stable working environment in enterprises. If you need support in developing, consulting, or resolving issues related to collective labor agreements, please contact us immediately via the hotline 0906735386 for quick and accurate advice.