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26th - March, 2024

Notification on Compensation for Employment Contract Termination
The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued the notification dated 21st March 2024 on compensation for employment contract termination. The notification clarifies the monetary compensations an employer must pay to an employee upon termination of a fixed-duration contract (FDC) or an undetermined duration contract (UDC) in the following circumstances under the Labour Law: (i) termination without valid reasons, (ii) termination due to an employee’s serious misconduct under Article 83 of the Labour Law or company’s internal rules, and (iii) termination due to bankruptcy. (i) Termination without valid reasons: FDC: Unpaid wages, payment in lieu of unused paid leave, severance pay of at least 5% of wages earned during employment, and damages equal to or greater than wages the ...

27th - January, 2024

Overtime System in Cambodia
In the rapidly evolving economic landscape of Cambodia, the legal framework governing labor practices, particularly overtime work, plays a pivotal role in balancing the dynamics between employer expectations and employee rights. As businesses strive for growth and adaptability, understanding the intricacies of Cambodia’s overtime work regulations becomes crucial. This column aims to shed light on the legal system of overtime work in Cambodia, offering insights into how the law shapes the working hours beyond the standard workweek. By delving into the specifics of the Labour Law of the Kingdom of Cambodia (the “LL”) and its application in today’s corporate environment, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of a system designed to harmonize productivity with the well-being of the workforce. 1. ...

13th - January, 2024

Sub-decree on Peace Day in Cambodia
The Royal Government promulgated the Sub-decree on Peace Day in Cambodia on 1st January 2024. The Sub-decree establishes December 29 of each year as a national holiday to commemorate the complete end of the civil war on December 29, 1998. With the promulgation of the Sub-decree, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training also issued Prakas No. 1 on Public Holiday on Peace Day in Cambodia dated 5th January 2024.

29th - September, 2023

Prakas on Decision of Minimum Wage for Workers in Garment and Textile etc. In...
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued the Prakas on Determination of Minimum Wage for Workers/ Employees in the Textile, Garment, Footwear, Travel Goods and Bag Industry for 2024 No. 283 on 29th September 2023. The Prakas states that the minimum monthly wage for workers and employees in such industries in 2024 will be as follows: – Regular worker: USD 204 – Worker under probation: USD 202

08th - June, 2023

Notification on Early Leaving for Disabled Workers
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued the Notification No. 017 on 6th June 2023. This notification states that employers shall allow workers/employees with disabilities to leave work at least 15 minutes earlier to make it easy for them to leave from work and protect the welfare of them.

05th - June, 2023

Instruction on days-off for the parliamentary election on 23rd July 2023
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued the Instruction No. 045 on 3rd June 2023. This instruction states that to make it easy for employees to join the parliamentary election on 23rd July 2023, all employer shall allow employees to have days off on 22nd, 23rd and 24th July by maintaining their wages and benefits. In addition, the instruction states that employers shall try to pay salary to employees before 22nd July and that if it’s unable to pay by then, employers are asked to allow employees to borrow a portion of their salary (advance payment).

21st - September, 2022

Prakas on Decision of Minimum Wage for Workers in Garment and Textile etc. In...
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued the Prakas on Determination of Minimum Wage for Workers/ Employees in the Textile, Garment, Footwear, Travel Goods and Bag Industry for 2023 No. 247 on 21st September 2022. The Prakas states that the minimum monthly wage for workers and employees in such industries is as follows: – Regular worker/ employee: USD 200 – Worker/ employee under probation: USD 198

24th - August, 2022

Sub-Decree on Holiday Calendar for Civil Servants, Workers/Employees for 2023
Sub-Decree No. 166 on Holiday Calendar for Civil Servants, Workers/Employees for 2023 dated 12th August 2022 was enforced. According to the Sub-Decree, public holidays for the year 2023 are set to be as follows: January 1st:　International New Year Day 7th:　Victory Day over Genocide March 8th:　International Women’s Day April 14th, 15th and 16th:　Khmer New Year Days May 1st:　International Labor Day 4th:　Visak Bochea 8th:　Royal Plowing Ceremony 14th:　King Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday June 18th:　Queen Monineath’s Birthday September 24th:　Constitutional Day October 13th, 14th and 15th:　Pchum Ben Festival 15th:　Respect of the spirit of the Late King Father 29th:　Coronation Day of King Sihamoni November 9th:　National Independence Day 26th, 27th and 28th:　Water Festival Ceremony

08th - July, 2022

Prakas on Commencement Date of Payment of Contribution of Social Security Sch...
Following the Joint Prakas on the Implementation of the Social Security Pension System for Persons under the Provisions of the Labour Law, dated 28th June 28 2022, the Ministry of Labour issued the Prakas on Commencement Date of Payment of Contribution of Social Security Scheme on Pension under Compulsory Contribution and Voluntary Contribution, dated 5th July 2022. The Prakas states that the payment of contribution of pension scheme will commence on 1st October 2022.

30th - June, 2022

Prakas on Implementation of Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued the Joint Prakas on the Implementation of the Social Security Pension System for Persons under the Provisions of the Labour Law, dated 28th June 2022. The Prakas states that from 1st July 2022 the pension system is scheduled to implement in accordance with the Sub-Decree on the Social Security Pension System for Persons under the Provisions of the Labour Law. According to the Sub-Decree, the pension premium is equivalent to 4% of wages, of which 2% each is to be paid by employer and employee.