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This is the most litigated area of the law.

A. Termination by Employer (UDC):

B. Termination by Employee (Resignation):

C. Abusive Dismissal: 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). Cambodian-labour-law-guide-english-2014

The 2014 guide emphasizes the strict regulation of contract types. There are two primary categories:

As of 2014, the minimum wage was sector-specific. The most notable was the garment and footwear industry:

  • Other sectors (tourism, construction): No statutory minimum wage in 2014 – wages were determined by collective bargaining or market rates.

    • Mandatory Benefits & Allowances:

  • Public holidays: Cambodia observes approximately 28–30 paid public holidays annually (subject to year-by-year royal decree).

    • Payment rules:

    One of the most important initial distinctions in Cambodian labour law is the definition of an "employee." The law applies to any person of either sex, of any nationality, who has signed a contract of employment with an employer.

    However, the guide clarifies exceptions. The law does not generally apply to: This is the most litigated area of the law

    Cambodia’s economic landscape has been significantly shaped by its burgeoning garment, construction, and tourism industries. At the heart of this economic engine lies the Labour Law of the Kingdom of Cambodia (1997), a comprehensive legal framework that has been supplemented and clarified by various regulations over the years.

    For human resource professionals, business owners, and employees working within the Kingdom, the Cambodian Labour Law Guide (2014) serves as an essential interpretive tool. It consolidates the 1997 law alongside subsequent prakas (ministerial orders) and international labor standards to which Cambodia is a signatory.

    This article outlines the critical components of the labour framework as presented in the guide, covering contracts, wages, working conditions, and termination. of any nationality

    Safety standards are a cornerstone of the guide. Employers have a legal obligation to ensure the workplace is clean, ventilated, and safe.