Cambodian-labour-law-guide-english-2014

Work performed between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM is legally classified as "Night Work" and must be compensated at a rate of 130% of the normal wage. 3. Leave Entitlements

Must be written and cannot exceed two years, with specific exceptions.

Chapter VI, Article 139.

If you are using this 2014 guide for current reference, be aware that the following amendments have since been introduced: Cambodian-labour-law-guide-english-2014

If unresolved, individual or collective disputes are referred to a Ministry of Labour conciliation officer.

Cambodia has one of the highest numbers of public holidays in the world (typically 20–28 days per year). The law mandates full pay for these days.

Employees are entitled to several types of leave, including: Work performed between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM

"Samnang," the owner said, not looking up. "Are the teams ready to sign the overtime rosters?"

As of 2014, Cambodia’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) was operational mainly for work-related injuries. Maternity and health insurance were not yet fully universal (pilot programs existed). Many employers self-insured.

The statutory notice period depends on the employee's length of service: Less than 6 months service: 7 days notice. 6 months to 2 years service: 15 days notice. 2 years to 5 years service: 1 month notice. 5 years to 10 years service: 2 months notice. More than 10 years service: 3 months notice. Chapter VI, Article 139

This comprehensive guide serves as a practical, plain-English handbook for factory managers, human resource professionals, unions, and legal practitioners. Below is a deep-dive analysis of the core regulatory areas, structures, and compliance standards outlined within the 2014 framework. 1. Legal Foundations and Scope of Application

Workers are entitled to 1.5 days of paid leave per month of continuous service (18 days per year). This increases by one day for every three years of service.

The humidity in the garment district of Phnom Penh was a physical weight, pressing down on the tin roofs of the factory complex. For Samnang, a 24-year-old floor supervisor, the heat was the least of his worries. The worry was the noise—the clatter of sewing machines that usually sounded like productivity, but today sounded like a ticking clock.

Severance pay is required for the termination of a UDC by the employer (not due to misconduct) and is calculated based on tenure. 6. Social Security and Healthcare (NSSF)

If a court finds dismissal was due to union membership, pregnancy, or filing a complaint, the employee may be reinstated or receive damages (minimum 1 month’s salary).