The Ministry of Home Affairs has provided clarity regarding the refund of severance payments for non-professional workers at the local level who have resigned and received benefits under Decree No. 154/2025. This decree outlines the regulations for streamlining personnel in public service.

In a specific case, a woman named Pham Thi Hong, who is a non-professional worker at the local level, expressed her desire to sign a contract to work at the Project Management Board of her locality after resigning. She inquired whether she could still receive benefits under Decree No. 154/2025 after signing this new contract.

The Ministry's response indicated that according to Clause 6, Article 3 of Decree No. 154/2025, if individuals who have undergone personnel streamlining are re-elected or re-employed in government-funded agencies within 60 months of their severance, they are required to refund the severance payments received.

However, the Ministry clarified that if a non-professional worker who has resigned and received severance benefits under Decree No. 154/2025 is later hired under Decree No. 235/2026 to work at the Project Management Board of the local People's Committee, they will not be required to refund the severance payments previously received.

This regulation aims to provide clarity and support for non-professional workers transitioning back into employment after receiving severance benefits, ensuring they can continue to contribute to their communities without financial penalties.