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Occupational risks for delivery drivers in Vietnam

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Delivery workers in Vietnam are facing increasing occupational challenges and risks associated with the gig economy. Initial reports highlighted the personal difficulties of drivers, such as physical exhaustion and time pressure caused by inconsiderate customer behavior and unexpected delays during extreme weather. These issues have evolved into broader concerns regarding physical and verbal safety. Following an incident in Hanoi where a security guard assaulted a delivery worker, experts have noted that the pressure to maintain high customer ratings and meet rapid delivery times leaves workers vulnerable to unpredictable conflicts with customers and residents. Legal professionals suggest that drivers require better communication and conflict resolution skills to manage these growing occupational hazards. Recent discussions in the National Assembly have brought these issues to a legislative level, addressing the specific risks faced by delivery workers, also known as ‘shippers’, within the gig economy.

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