Pay the mandatory 5% severance pay upon the expiration of any FDC. File regular workforce declarations with the MLVT.
Employers must provide a written contract for most employees. A probationary period can be included (usually up to 3 months for regular employees) 0.5.2 . 3. Working Hours, Rest, and Holidays
The standard working week is a maximum of , with a maximum of eight hours per day . Night work is defined as work performed between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM and is compensated at 130% of the regular rate. Cambodian-labour-law-guide-english-2014
1 year from the date of dismissal or breach.
Undetermined Duration Contracts (UDC): These do not have a fixed end date and can be terminated by either party, provided they follow legal notice periods and severance requirements. Working Hours and Overtime Pay the mandatory 5% severance pay upon the
Cambodia Labour Law Guide 2014: A Comprehensive English Overview
for garment factories. Explain the role of the Arbitration Council in more detail. A probationary period can be included (usually up
Each year, the MLVT issues a Prakas (ministerial decree) listing the official paid public holidays. Employees of all nationalities are entitled to these paid days off. If an employee must work on a public holiday, they are entitled to double their normal pay. Leave Entitlements Annual Leave
). Its primary objective is to make complex legal requirements accessible to employers, unions, and workers within Cambodia’s critical garment and footwear sectors. Slideshare Core Legal Framework (2014 Snapshot)
Generally, an enterprise’s total workforce cannot consist of more than 10% foreign employees. This is divided into quotas for office staff (3%), skilled laborers (6%), and unskilled laborers (1%). Enterprises needing to exceed this quota must apply for a special waiver from the MLVT.
Individual Disputes: Conflicts between a single worker and their employer, often resolved through the Ministry of Labour or provincial labor offices.