Cambodian-labour-law-guide-english-2014 Jun 2026

Employees earn 1.5 days of paid annual leave for every month of continuous service (amounting to 18 days per year). Leave increases by 1 day for every 3 years of service.

Can be verbal or written and are common for permanent, ongoing roles.

| Contract Type | Duration | Termination Notice (as of 2014) | |---|---|---| | | Open-ended | Minimum 1–3 months (depending on seniority) | | Fixed Duration (FDT) | Max 2 years (renewable once) | No notice – indemnity equal to remaining salary | | Seasonal/Task-based | For specific season or project | Same as FDT if terminated early | Cambodian-labour-law-guide-english-2014

The Cambodian Labour Law is based on several key principles, including:

Defined as work performed between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM , paid at a rate of 130% of the normal wage. 3. Minimum Wage and Compensation Employees earn 1

An FDC must be written and contain precise start and end dates.

Cambodia offers robust leave policies that employers must track accurately to avoid legal non-compliance. Annual Leave | Contract Type | Duration | Termination Notice

Notice periods and severance pay are waived if an employee is dismissed for certified serious misconduct, such as theft, violent behavior, gross negligence, or professional espionage. Foreign Workforce Regulations

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)