19 August 2021 | Tool Kit
Employer handbook on workplace gender equality (Vietnamese)
Summary
This handbook provides essential guidelines for employers in Vietnam on implementing gender equality in accordance with the revised Labour Code. It emphasizes the importance of addressing gender discrimination and creating an equitable work environment as crucial for enhancing productivity and business effectiveness. The document outlines strategies for ensuring gender equality in labor allocation, equal pay, harassment-free workplaces, and retirement age disparities. It also highlights the collaborative efforts of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Oxfam in Vietnam, and Investing in Women, aimed at promoting gender equity at work.
Highlights
- Employers are encouraged to adopt knowledge and skills that comply with gender equality provisions in the Labour Code to foster harmonious labor relations and improve productivity.
- The document stresses the strategic investment in workplace gender equality as a means to strengthen internal capabilities and ensure sustainable business value.
- It advocates for active commitment from top business leaders down to management teams to address gender equality challenges effectively.
- The initiative supports gender-equitable practices in labor allocation, equal compensation for work of equal value, harassment prevention, and closing retirement age gaps.
Published by: Care Vietnam, Investing in Women, OXFAM, VCCI
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