Vietnamese · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Workplace in Vietnamese: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Vietnamese words for workplace are Tòa án Lao động (Labour Court), thỏa ước lao động tập thể (collective bargaining agreement) and nghỉ việc tạm thời (temporary layoff). The full Vietnamese workplace phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Vietnamese vocabulary for workplace, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Vietnamese to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key workplace vocabulary
| Vietnamese | English |
|---|---|
| Tòa án Lao động | Labour Court |
| thỏa ước lao động tập thể | collective bargaining agreement |
| nghỉ việc tạm thời | temporary layoff |
| trợ cấp thất nghiệp | unemployment benefit |
| lương hưu | retirement pension |
| quấy rối tại nơi làm việc | workplace harassment |
| chấm dứt hợp đồng | dismissal / termination |
| nghỉ thai sản | parental leave |
| trợ cấp thôi việc | severance pay |
| Bộ luật Lao động | Labour Code |
Example sentences
Vụ việc được đưa ra Tòa án Lao động.
The case was brought to the Labour Court.
Lương của tôi được quy định trong thỏa ước tập thể.
My salary is regulated in the collective agreement.
Tôi nhận được thông báo chấm dứt hợp đồng.
I received a dismissal notice.
Tôi có quyền nhận trợ cấp thôi việc.
I am entitled to severance pay.
Tôi đang nghỉ thai sản.
I am on parental leave.
Tôi nộp đơn trợ cấp thất nghiệp.
I applied for unemployment benefit.
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