How long is annual leave in Vietnam?

Full-time employees in Vietnam are entitled to 12 days of paid annual leave per calendar year. Additionally, employees receive 1 extra leave day for every next 5 years of service.

For part-time employees, the leave entitlement is outlined in the employment agreement.

How is annual leave accrued in Vietnam?

In Vietnam, annual leave accrues on a monthly basis. If the length of service for a supported employee is less than a calendar year, the annual leave entitlement is pro-rated based on the number of complete months worked.

What is the carry-over policy for annual leave in Vietnam?

Vietnamese law does not specifically stipulate whether unused annual leave is forfeited or carried over. This policy can be determined and specified within the employment agreement.

How is paid time off (PTO) calculated in Vietnam?

In Vietnam, Paid Time Off (PTO) is calculated using the following method:

• Take the monthly salary and divide it by the number of working days in the previous month.
• Multiply this result by the number of days of PTO.

What is the process to request annual leave in Vietnam?

Supported employees in Vietnam are responsible for scheduling and using their annual leave in alignment with their duties and the company's needs. To request annual leave, supported employees need to use the Global Work Platform™.