From January 01, 07, Law on Social Insurance 2024 , and Health Insurance Law 2024 It has officially come into effect. One of the points of interest to many businesses is:
- What are the regulations regarding mandatory social insurance for employees who have multiple employment contracts simultaneously?
- Which businesses are required to pay? Which businesses are exempt?
Let's find out more in the article below.
1. Can an employee sign multiple employment contracts?
According to Article 19 Labor Code 2019Workers are allowed to enter into multiple employment contracts with different businesses, provided they fulfill all obligations under each contract.
2. So how do I participate in social insurance if I work in multiple places?
According to Clause 5, Article 2 Social Insurance Law 2024 and Clause 5 of Article 13 Law on Health Insurance 2024:
- If an employee enters into multiple employment contracts at the same time, then... Only participate in mandatory social insurance and health insurance at the first contract..
- If the first contract is temporarily suspended, and there is no agreement to pay social insurance during the suspension period, then the next valid contract will be used as the basis.
3. Responsibilities of each enterprise when employees work in multiple locations.
|
Business case |
Insurance liability |
|
The company signs the first employment contract. |
Participate fully in all types of insurance: Social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and occupational accident and disease insurance. |
|
The second, third, and subsequent businesses |
|
4. Contribution rates for various types of insurance
|
Insurance type |
Workers contribute |
Closed businesses |
|
Social Insurance |
8% |
17 % |
|
Health insurance |
1.5 % |
3% |
|
UI |
1% |
1% |
|
Occupational Accident and Disease Insurance |
0% |
0.5 % |
|
Total |
10.5 % |
21.5 % |
5. Salary used as the basis for social insurance contributions.
Based on Clause 1, Article 31 Social Insurance Law 2024The salary used for calculating social insurance contributions includes:
- Salary based on job or position;
- Salary allowance;
- Other additional payments regular, stable in each pay period.
⚠️ Not included: Bonuses, overtime pay, and other variable compensation.