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LAW ON EMPLOYMENT 2025 · FROM 1 JANUARY 2026

Unemployment benefit

Enter the six most recent months subject to unemployment insurance. Month 1 fills any remaining empty months automatically.

Formula used

Monthly amount

Min(60% × the most recent six-month average; 5 × the regional minimum wage).

Duration and preservation

12–36 contribution months provide 3 benefit months; each additional full 12 months adds one month, up to 12. Unused months are shown separately.

Filing timeline

File within 3 months. The employment-status condition is assessed over 10 working days, and entitlement starts on the 11th working day.

Sources and formulas

Law on Employment No. 74/2025/QH15 · Articles 38–39Eligibility, amount, duration and benefit start date.Decree 374/2025/NĐ-CPHow the six consecutive months and regional cap are determined.