Social Insurance: SI
Discover the eligibility and benefits of Social Insurance for Domestic Helpers in Vietnam. Explore the Regulations for Domestic Helpers in Vietnam. Learn how domestic workers can access social insurance and secure their future in this informative article
Question:
Are domestic workers eligible to participate in SI and health insurance? If so, who pays this amount?
Answer:
Article 163 of the 2019 Labor Code, which came into effect on January 1, 2021, imposes specific obligations on employers when employing domestic workers. These obligations center around the full implementation of the terms and conditions set forth in the labor contract.
In accordance with this regulation, employers are responsible for making payments towards SI and health insurance for their domestic workers in accordance with the prevailing laws and regulations.
This enables employees to actively participate in the SI and health insurance programs, thereby providing them with important financial and healthcare protections.To break it down further, the law essentially stipulates that domestic workers are entitled to participate in both SI and health insurance programs. However, the actual payment of contributions towards SI and health insurance is the responsibility of the employee.
It is the duty of the employer to facilitate these payments by covering the associated costs, ensuring that domestic workers can proactively fulfill their obligations related to social insurance and health insurance contributions. This legal framework helps protect the rights and welfare of domestic workers while also emphasizing the importance of compliance with social insurance and health insurance regulations.
In summary, Article 163 of the 2019 Labor Code underscores the significance of employers fulfilling their responsibilities to support their domestic workers in participating in social insurance and health insurance schemes, thereby promoting financial security and healthcare access for these employees.
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