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The Labour Law in Cambodia, effective since 1997, applies to all businesses in the country and governs the relationships between employees and employers. The law includes aspects such as contracts of employment, wages, working hours, leave, employee benefits, working conditions, occupational safety and health, and industrial relations.
In situations where you feel your employment rights are being violated or you are experiencing unfair treatment at work, you may need to engage a lawyer. Common situations could be disputes about wages, wrongful termination, workplace injuries, regulatory compliance needs, and labour union disputes.
The minimum wage is set annually following negotiations between government, union, and employer representatives. Cambodia’s Labour Law also governs work conditions such as a 48-hour work week, overtime pay, annual leave, and public holidays. Employment contracts can be of fixed or undetermined duration, though different rules apply to each contract type.
The Labour Law provides specific procedures for employee termination depending on the nature of the employment contract and requires severance pay under certain conditions.
Yes, overtime work cannot exceed two hours per day and should be paid at a higher rate.
The regular working week is limited to 48 hours, with a minimum 1-hour break for every 8 hours of work
Yes, female employees are entitled to 90 days of maternity leave.
Union members have the right to strike and bargain collectively, subject to certain conditions and procedures. They also have protection against anti-union discrimination.
For further information, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training’s website contains full texts of Cambodia’s labour laws and regulations. The Arbitration Council provides impartial settlement of industrial disputes.
If you require legal assistance, you may contact a law firm experienced in labour law. Preliminary consultations can evaluate your case and provide you with options. Additionally, you may consider mediating the issue through the Arbitration Council or filing a complaint directly with the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.
