Protecting the Rights and Interests of Vulnerable Workers in Vietnam in the New Era

This article examines the current state of Vietnamese law on the protection of vulnerable workers’ rights and interests, with particular emphasis on workers with disabilities, in the context of growing demands for responsible business practices and sustainable development. The study aims to identify both the progressive aspects and the limitations and gaps within the existing legal framework governing the protection of labour rights for vulnerable groups, thereby proposing solutions for legal reform. The research employs analytical, synthetic, and comparative legal methods, drawing on the provisions of the 2013 Constitution, the 2019 Labour Code, the 2010 Law on Persons with Disabilities, the 2020 Law on Enterprises, as well as relevant International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The findings indicate that, despite Vietnam’s strong political commitment to protecting vulnerable workers, the legal framework remains deficient in linking corporate social responsibility with the labour rights of persons with disabilities, particularly with regard to mandatory CSR reporting obligations and specific evaluation criteria. On this basis, the article proposes improving the legal framework through a human rights–based approach, strengthening corporate accountability, and promoting the sustainable inclusion of vulnerable workers in the labour market.