Labor
Opening of allowances (76th) under social protection program
On 23 December 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (76th) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (76th) under social protection program to a total of 3,409 workers in 46 factories ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Outcome of the meeting to resolve labor disputes of Naga World Limited
On 22 December 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a press release on the outcome of the meeting to resolve labor disputes of Naga World Limited. On 21 December 2021, the Meeting agreed to continue to resolve the demands of 360 Naga ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Severe violations of the labour rights and basic freedoms of the trade union at NagaWorld Limited
On 01 December 2021, Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) issued a joint statement on severe violations of the labour rights and basic freedoms of the trade union at NagaWorld Limited. Trade union confederations, federations, associations and civil society organisations ...
Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)
The delay for applying for a permit to use foreign labor in 2022
On 01 December 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the delay for applying for a permit to use foreign labor in 2022. Some factory owners or directors are still late in applying for foreign labor permits for 2022, so ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Procedure for Cambodian trainees to work in Japan in accordance with the new border measures of the Government of Japan
On 15 November 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the procedure for Cambodian trainees to work in Japan in accordance with the new border measures of the Government of Japan. The Government of Japan has decided to allow foreigners, ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Opening of allowances (74th) under social protection program
On 10 November 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (74th) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (74th) under social protection program to a total of 1,037 workers in 15 factories ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Public holidays during the Water Festival
On November 4, 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on public holidays during the Water Festival. All workers can take paid leave during the upcoming Water Festival for three days, November 18-19-20, 2021. ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Celebration of the World Day for Occupational Safety and Health
On 14 October 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a press release on the celebration of the World Day for Occupational Safety and Health. The Ministry will celebrate the World Day for Occupational Safety and Health under the theme “Preparing for the ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Opening of allowances (70th) under social protection program
On 11 October 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (70th) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (70th) under social protection program to a total of 1,465 workers in 21 factories ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Allowing workers to take one day off with pay on the day they are vaccinated
On 11 October 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on allowing workers to take one day off with pay on the day they are vaccinated. In order to participate in the campaign for the benefit of the owner or director ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
National online job and productivity fair 2021
On 20 September 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the national online job and productivity fair 2021.The national online job and productivity fair 2021 will run for 2 days, November 4-5, 2021. ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Implementation of Pchum Ben Holiday in 2021
On 17 September 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on Implementation of Pchum Ben Holiday in 2021.All factory managers or owners within the scope of the Labor Law must allow all their workers to take paid leave during the upcoming ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Notification on cooperation to suspend travel or mobility from the accommodation of Cambodian workers who are staying and working in Thailand to the Cambodian-Thai border for 14 days
On 30 July 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a notification on cooperation to suspend travel or mobility from the accommodation of Cambodian workers who are staying and working in Thailand to the Cambodian-Thai border for 14 days.The Ministry informs Cambodian workers ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Announcement on the extension of application for the use of foreign workforce 2021
On 09 December 2020, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued an announcement on the extension of application for the use of foreign workforce 2021. The Ministry also reminds owners or directors of enterprises/establishments who need to use foreign workforce for 2021 to hurry ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Press Release on minimum wage determination for workers in textile, garment and footwear sector for 2021
On 10 September 2020, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a press release on a monthly minimum wage for 2021. Prime Minister Hun Sen has decided to add $2 on top of $190 bringing the total to $192 per month for the minimum ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Press release: Sweden and USAID fund to enhance Cambodia's labour dispute resolution services
On 27 February 2020, the Arbitration Council has posted a press release on receiving the additional fund from Sweden and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to enhance Cambodia’s labour dispute resolution services. According to the press, approximately 1.5 million USD has been ...
The Arbitration Council
Joint statement: Allowing self-employed foreigners is taking the occupation of the Cambodian citizens and workers
On 7 October 2019, the union, association, and civil society organizations issued a joint statement to show their disappointment over the Notification No. 035 of Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, dated October 5, 2019, on “reauthorization of self-employed foreigners”. The allowance of self-employed foreigners in ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights
Announcement: Prakas on determine categories of job and ban foreign nationals from self-employment
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (August 28, 2019) issues an order to classify the jobs’ listing and to bar foreign nationals from self-employment. The legal document, which issued with number 360/19 and dated on 28 August 2019, categories the types of job that ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Instruction on the payment of pre-2019 seniority indemnity for enterprises in garment and footwear industries
On 10 June 2019, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued an instruction on payment of new seniority indemnity for enterprises in garment and footwear industries to properly implement Prakas No. 443 K.B/Br.K.Kh.L issued on 21 September 2018 on payment of seniority indemnity. The instruction includes ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Instruction on payment of new seniority indemnity in each year from 2019 (for all enterprises and establishments)
On 10 June 2019, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued an instruction on payment of new seniority indemnity in each year from 2019 (for all enterprises and establishments) to properly implement Prakas No. 443 K.B/Br.K.Kh.L issued on 21 September 2018 on payment of seniority indemnity. ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Press release on ASEAN-Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET)
On 26 March 2018, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training of the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a press release on being a host of 3 events on ASEAN-Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) from 02-04 April 2018 at Empress Angkor Resort and Spa Hotel in ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Setting minimum wages for workers in textiles, garments and footwear for 2018
On the afternoon of 05 October 2017, the Labor Advisory Committee had conducted the 17th Meeting, at the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, to continue reviewing and discussing on the results of the tripartite technical working groups and discuss setting a minimum wage for ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Notification on the list of private recruitment agencies approved by the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a list of private recruiting agencies that had been approved by the Ministry to recruit, train, send and supervise Cambodian workers to work abroad. This aims at (1)notifying Cambodia citizens and the public, and (2) protecting the ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Garment sector employers urge amendments to draft union law
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) has reportedly continued to urge pragmatism in drafting the legal framework of draft union law ahead of the public consultation later this week, demanding a reflection of interests from both workers and employers in the country’s garment sector. ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
