The maximum working time is 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week.
Srey Roth walked out of the office not just with her extra Riel, but with the "Seniority Bonus" she had earned for her two years of service. As she returned to her machine, she realized that while the machines provided the rhythm, the provided the shield. Key Labor Law Facts (2014 Context) Equal Pay:
Normal working hours cannot exceed 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week.
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).
Labour disputes in Cambodia can be resolved through:
Notice must be given in writing. The employer may choose to pay the employee in lieu of notice, providing compensation equivalent to the salary that would have been earned during the notice period.
Maintaining strict compliance with health and safety standards to avoid penalties and disputes.
Minors (ages 15–17) are strictly prohibited from working in hazardous conditions or performing night shifts.
Women with at least one year of service are entitled to 90 days of maternity leave at half-pay. 5. Termination and Notice Periods
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
Upon expiry of a CDD, the employee is entitled to an end‑of‑contract indemnity of at least 5% of the total wages paid during the contract term. If a CDD is terminated early by the employer without serious misconduct, the employee is entitled to compensation for the remaining term of the contract in addition to the pro‑rata end‑of‑contract indemnity for the period worked.
This contract must be in writing and have a specific end date. It cannot exceed two years; if it does, or if it is renewed beyond two years, it may automatically convert into a UDC.
Cambodian labour law is governed by the Labour Law (No. 81/ML) of 1997, which was amended in 2008 and 2014. The law aims to protect workers' rights, promote fair labour practices, and regulate the employment of Cambodian workers. The law applies to all employers and employees in Cambodia, including foreign workers.
Cambodia’s legal system, largely rooted in the French civil system, places the Constitution as its supreme authority, with the serving as the primary statute governing the relationship between employers and employees. This framework aims to balance industrial productivity with the protection of human dignity and social justice. 1. Fundamental Protections and Non-Discrimination
"Samnang," Srei whispered, pulling him aside by a rusted pillar. "My son’s school has a parent meeting tomorrow. I cannot stay until 10 PM for a week straight. But I need the attendance bonus. If I refuse the overtime, will they fire me?"