Vietnam Clarifies Social Insurance Obligations for Part-Time Workers
As Vietnam's digital economy expands, the number of part-time workers is rising, creating ambiguities in social insurance coverage. The 2024 Social Insurance Law and recent decrees now clarify mandatory participation for eligible part-time workers, extending social safety nets.
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