What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking bereavement leave in Vietnam, and how is pay calculated?

In Vietnam, supported employees are entitled to bereavement leave as per Article 115 of the Labor Code. The process and eligibility criteria include:

• Supported employees receive up to 3 days of bereavement leave with full salary payment in the event of a death of the supported employee's biological or adoptive parent, their spouse’s biological or adoptive parent, their spouse, or their biological or adoptive child.
• An additional day of unpaid leave is permissible if a grandparent or biological sibling passes away, provided that the employer is informed in advance.

To apply for bereavement leave in Vietnam, the supported employee must notify the HRx Team by emailing support@hellopebl.com.

What are the length, eligibility criteria, application rules, and pay calculation for marriage leave in Vietnam?

In Vietnam, the rules and criteria for marriage leave are as follows:

Length of Leave:

• Employees are entitled to take 3 days of leave for their own wedding.
• Employees are entitled to take 1 day of leave for the wedding of their biological or adoptive children.

Eligibility Criteria:

• All employees are eligible for marriage leave.

Application Rules:

• Employees should apply for marriage leave following the company's internal procedures. Specific application rules may vary depending on the employer's policies.

How long is unpaid leave in Vietnam, and what is the process and eligibility criteria for taking it?

In Vietnam, employees are entitled to take 1 day of unpaid leave under specific circumstances, provided the employer is informed in advance. These circumstances include:

• The death of the employee’s paternal grandfather, paternal grandmother, maternal grandfather, maternal grandmother, or biological sibling.
• The wedding of the employee’s father, mother, or biological sibling.

For any other unpaid leave, it must be approved in advance by the employer. To be eligible for unpaid leave, a supported employee must have a reasonable reason and must reach an agreement with the employer to take leave without pay.

The process for applying for unpaid leave in Vietnam is as follows:

1. The supported employee must obtain approval from their employer for the unpaid leave.

2. The approved leave period must be confirmed with Pebl's HRx Team.