Which two groups?
In Official Dispatch 1814 guiding the implementation of Decree 178, as amended and supplemented by Decree 67, on policies and regimes for officials, civil servants… during the organization of the apparatus, the Ministry of Home Affairs clarified the transitional provisions related to the resolution of policies for redundant officials, civil servants, and public employees.
Two groups of civil servants and public employees were identified to be laid off before the end of the organizational timeline. Illustrative image.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, there are two groups of subjects who are identified to be laid off before the end of the organizational timeline.
First, the group of commune-level officials who were redundant due to the reorganization of commune-level administrative units in the period of 2019-2021 but have not been resolved.
Second, the group of officials, civil servants, public employees, and commune-level officials who were redundant due to the reorganization of district-level and commune-level administrative units in the period of 2023-2025.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said that in the process of building policies and regimes for officials, civil servants, public employees, and laborers in the process of organizing the apparatus of the political system, the Ministry reported to the competent authorities to handle the remaining cases thoroughly; encourage subjects belonging to the above redundant groups to retire early compared to the end of the roadmap.
The Ministry of Home Affairs noted that according to Points 1 and 2 of Article 25 of Decree No. 178 (as amended and supplemented in Decree No. 67), cases that have been approved for policies by competent authorities under Decree No. 29/2023 but have not yet issued decisions on policy enjoyment or have a retirement date after January 1, 2025, will be applied with new policies and regimes under Decree No. 178 and Decree No. 67.
Salary raise before early retirement
Regarding the salary raise before retirement due to early retirement, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that according to the law on civil servants and public employees, within six months from the date of the civil servant and public employee reaching the retirement age, the agency, organization, or unit must notify the time of retirement for the civil servant and public employee to know.
Accordingly, the regime of salary raise for officials, civil servants, and public employees when there is a notice of retirement is prescribed in Circular No. 08/2013/TT-BNV dated July 31, 2013 (Circular 08) of the Minister of Home Affairs is applied to officials, civil servants, and public employees when there is a notice of retirement as mentioned above.
For officials, civil servants, and public employees who retire early according to Decree No. 178 (as amended and supplemented in Decree No. 67) are not subject to salary raise before the deadline when there is a notice of retirement prescribed in Circular 08.
“Resign with Immediate Access to Pension and Additional Benefits Due to Organizational Restructuring”
“According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, those who retire early under Decree No. 178 are entitled to immediate pension benefits as per the regulations and are also eligible for two additional preferential treatments.”
Two Staff Groups to Retire Before the End of Restructuring
“The Ministry of Home Affairs has identified two groups of civil servants who are slated for early retirement as part of a strategic organizational restructuring initiative. This proactive approach aims to streamline the government machinery and foster a dynamic and efficient workforce.”
What Benefits Do Civil Servants Receive When They Take Retirement Leave Without Reappointment?
During the waiting period before retirement, officers and civil servants are entitled to receive their full positional salary or salary according to their rank and grade, along with any applicable allowances.
“Early Retirement Incentives: Encouraging a New Chapter without Financial Penalties”
Discussing the draft Law on Teachers, many delegates expressed their interest and provided suggestions regarding the retirement age for teachers.
Can Civil Servants Retire Early with Full Pension Benefits After 15 Years of Social Insurance Contributions?
Retirees will not only avoid a reduction in their pension rate, but they will also receive a generous allowance of three months’ average salary for each year they retire early. This means that those who choose to retire before the standard retirement age will not only maintain their financial stability but also receive a significant financial boost.
