CoC-VN: What is it? And ALL to know about it

CoC-VN stands for Code of Conduct for Recruitment Agencies in Vietnam. It is a voluntary self-regulation tool developed by the Vietnam Association of Manpower Supply (VAMAS) in 2011.

The CoC-VN aims to improve compliance with Vietnamese legislation and international standards, promote better business management and protect migrant workers from exploitative situations.

The CoC-VN covers a wide range of topics

Including:

• Recruitment: The agency’s policies and procedures on recruitment, including the provision of accurate information to workers about overseas jobs, the protection of workers’ personal data, and the prevention of forced labor.
• Placement: The agency’s policies and procedures on placement, including the provision of support to workers during their time abroad, the resolution of any problems that workers may encounter, and the payment of wages and benefits.
• Protection of migrant workers: The agency’s commitment to protecting migrant workers from exploitation, including the prevention of human trafficking and the provision of assistance to workers who are victims of exploitation.

The ranking is divided into four grades:

Agencies that comply with the CoC-VN are eligible to be ranked by VAMAS. The ranking is divided into four categories: Top excellent (A1), Excellent (A2), Good (B1), and Not satisfactory (D1).

• Top excellent (A1): Agencies that meet all of the Code requirements and have a strong track record of compliance.
• Excellent (A2): Agencies that meet most of the Code requirements and have a good track record of compliance.
• Good (B1): Agencies that meet some of the Code requirements and have a satisfactory track record of compliance.
• Not satisfactory (D1): Agencies that do not meet the Code requirements or have a poor track record of compliance.

The CoC-VN is an important tool for protecting migrant workers in Vietnam. It helps to ensure that workers are treated fairly and that they have access to accurate information about overseas jobs. The ranking system also helps to identify reputable agencies that can be trusted to provide quality services.

Benefits of the CoC-VN for overseas recruitment agencies in Vietnam:

• Improved compliance with Vietnamese legislation and international standards: The CoC-VN helps agencies to comply with the laws and regulations governing the recruitment and placement of migrant workers. This can help to protect the agency from legal challenges and to improve its reputation.
• Promoted better business management: The CoC-VN provides guidance on how to manage an overseas recruitment agency in a responsible and ethical way. This can help to improve the agency’s efficiency and profitability.
• Protected migrant workers from exploitative situations: The CoC-VN helps to protect migrant workers from exploitation by ensuring that they are treated fairly and that they have access to accurate information about overseas jobs. This can help to reduce the risk of human trafficking and other abuses.

Conclusion

If you are considering using an overseas recruitment agency in Vietnam, it is important to check whether the agency has signed up to the CoC-VN. This is a good way to ensure that the agency is committed to protecting migrant workers and providing quality services.

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