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Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on the Administrative Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and other Serious, Dangerous and Contagious Diseases (No. 57-ANK-BK). -

Adoption: 2021-03-31 | KHM-2021-R-113251

Sets out the details for the restrictions put in place for the containment of COVID-19 as well as other serious, dangerous or contagious diseases.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Royal Kram NS/RKM/0321/004 on Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and other Serious, Dangerous and Contagious Diseases. -

Adoption: 2021-03-11 | KHM-2021-L-113252

Sets out new legal and administrative measures adopted by the Royal Government of Cambodia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These include restrictions on freedom of movement, peaceful assembly and the right to work. The Law allows 20-year prison terms and fines of up to 20 million riels (USD 5,000) for those convicted of violations. The law grants the Government power to ban or restrict any gathering or demonstration.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on the Establishment of a National Internet Gateway (No. 23 ANK/BK). -

Adoption: 2021-02-16 | KHM-2021-R-113253

The purpose of the National Internet Gateway (NIG) Sub-Decree is to facilitate and manage internet connections to strengthen revenue collection, protect national security, to “preserve social order, culture, and national tradition” (article 1).

The NIG establishes a digital gateway to manage all internet traffic into and out of Cambodia. Provisions allow government-appointed NIG operators to block or disconnect any online connections (article 6), retain traffic data for a year and provide other network information as requested by authorities (article 14), and issue penalties for non-compliant telecommunications operators (article 16).

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on the Determination of the Minimum Wage for Workers/Employees in the Textile, Garment, Footwear, Industries for 2021 (No. 303/20). -

Adoption: 2020-09-20 | Date of entry into force: 2021-01-01 | KHM-2020-R-110686

Published by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), the Determination sets out the 2021 minimum wage for workers in textile, garment and footwear industries.

The minimum wage is set at $187 per month for new workers and $192 per month for full-time employees. Beginner workers will get a minimum allowance of $192 per month after finishing their probationary period.

For piece-rate workers, the allowance is based on the quantity of work produced. If the allowance for piece-rate workers is lower the 2021 minimum wage, the employer must pay workers $187 per month if they are a probationary worker or $192 per month if they are a full-time employee.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas No. 389/19 dated 20 September 2019​​ on Determination of Minimum Wage for Workers/Employees in the Textile, Garment and Footwear Industries for 2020. -

Adoption: 2020-09-20 | KHM-2020-R-110694

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Notification on Further Reminder on Preventative Measures Against Covid-19 at Factories, Enterprise. 2020 -

Adoption: 2020-06-02 | KHM-2020-R-110688

On 2nd June 2020, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a notification on additional reminder on prevention measure and activities against COVID-19 at factories and businesses to inform the owner of factories, enterprises and especially for garment industries have to continue to follow the guidelines from the Ministry of Health in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Instruction 048 on the Protection of Health and Livelihood of Migrant Workers Staying and Working Abroad or Having Returned to Hometowns During Covid-19 Prevention (No. 48/20 K.B/S.N.N.N.L). -

Adoption: 2020-04-29 | KHM-2020-R-110690

On 29 April 2020, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an instruction on the protection of health and livelihood of migrant workers staying and working abroad or having returned to hometowns during Covid-19 prevention.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Instruction 046 On Quarantine Measures for Worker/Employees at Factories, Enterprise, Establishment Taking Leave During Khmer New Year and Returning to Work (No: 046/20). -

Adoption: 2020-04-17 | KHM-2020-R-110687

In accordance with Notification 013/20 ក.ប/ស.ណ.ន.ខ.ល dated 09 April 2020 on Measures to Prevent Covid-19 at Factories, Enterprises, Establishments during the Postponement of Khmer New Year Holidays 2020 and Notification 014/20 ក.ប ស.ណ.ន.ខ.ល dated 09 April 2020 on the Usage of Permit Card of Transportation of Employees/Workers and Working during Domestic Traveling Restriction for the Purpose of Preventing Covid-19 Pandemic of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and Letter No. 066 សខល of the Ministry of Health dated 15 April 2020 on Quarantine 14 days for Workers Who Returns from their Hometown after Khmer New Year.

Sets out instructions from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training for all owners or directors and employees/workers of factories, enterprises, establishments for returning to work for those who took leave during Khmer New Year.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Instructions No. 045/20 On Employment Contract Suspension and Suspension of NSSF Contribution Payment for Factories, Enterprises, Establishments in the Garment and Tourism Sectors Severely Affected by Covid-19 (MoLVT No: 045/20 K.B/S.N.N.Kh.L). -

Adoption: 2020-04-17 | KHM-2020-R-110689

Cambodia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Asia Region Operational Plan, ROP 2020. -

Adoption: 2020-04-17 | INT-2020-M-112825

The ROP vision is to continue coalescing as a unified region to maximize impact and promote efficiencies to advance and sustain epidemic control, with special attention to key populations (KP), people living with HIV (PLHIV), and those at risk within their networks.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Law on the Management of the Nation in Emergencies, 2020. -

Adoption: 2020-04-10 | KHM-2020-L-113250

This law stipulates the mode for proceeding with and conditions for declaring a national emergency to maintain national security and public order and to protect the lives and health of the people as well as property and the environment when people of the nation are jeopardized.

Cambodia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Fifth National Strategic Plan for a Comprehensive, Multi-Sectoral Response to HIV/AIDS (2019-2023). -

Adoption: 2019-11 | KHM-2019-M-111015

The mission of Cambodia’s National AIDS Authority (NAA) is to lead the country toward a dynamic, integrated, and sustainable response to AIDS. The goal of the NSP V is to move toward ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2025.
There are four specific objectives of the NSP V:

1. Ensure inclusive delivery of evidence-based HIV interventions through a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach
2. Integrate prevention, care, and treatment within the health system for a more efficient and sustainable HIV response
3. Improve access to social protection mechanisms and social services for people living with HIV (PLHIV)
4. Increase government funding and support delivery of critical services by civil society organizations to strengthen the sustainability of the HIV response

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas On Determination of Categories of Occupations and Jobs Prohibited for Foreigners (MoLVT No: 360/19 K.B/Br.K K.B.K). -

Adoption: 2019-08-28 | KHM-2019-R-108888

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Public Holidays for 2019 (MoLVT No. 478 K.B/Br.K ). -

Adoption: 2018-10-16 | KHM-2018-R-108889

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas On Payment of Seniority Indemnity (MoLVT No: 443 K.B/Br.K.Kh.L). -

Adoption: 2018-09-21 | KHM-2018-R-108890

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas On Wage Payment for Workers/Employees (MoLVT No: 442 K.B/Br.K .KhL ). -

Adoption: 2018-09-21 | KHM-2018-R-108891

From January 2019, all owners of enterprises/establishments covered by the provisions of the Labour Law shall pay wages to workers/employees 2 (two) times per month in which the first payment shall be made in the 2nd (second) week and the second payment shall be made in the 4th (fourth) week of each month as per the following formalities:
- First time is 50% (fifty percent) of the net wage per 1 (one) month.
- Second time is the remaining net wage, other remunerations and benefits that the workers/employees have received in each month.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Royal Kram NS/RKM/0718/015 promulgating the Law on Minimum Wages.

Adoption: 2018-07-06 | KHM-2018-L-110793

The Law applies to all persons who are covered under the articles of the Labour Law. Its purpose is to "enhance the decent living with dignity, job opportunities, and productivity of workers; and Promote more attractive business and investment environment." The Law establishes the National Minimum Wage Council and sets out the minimum wage fixing procedure. It abrogates Articles 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 and 109 of the Labour Law as well as all provisions contrary to this law.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Prakas On the Most Representative Status of Union and Formality and Procedure to Obtain Most Representative Status (MoLVT No.: 303 K.B / Br.K.K.B.K). -

Adoption: 2018-07-02 | KHM-2018-L-108887

Cambodia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training Notification on the Obligation to Make Work Permit and Employment Cards for Foreigners of Owner of Enterprise/Establishment, Casino and Foreigners Who Come to Invest or Carry Out Any Occupation in the Kingdom of Cambodia (MoI & MoLVT Notification No. 188 S.Ch.N.). -

Adoption: 2018-02-22 | KHM-2018-M-106573

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Inter-Ministerial Prakas on Strengthening of Inspection of Foreign Workforce in the Kingdom of Cambodia (MoI & MoLVT Pakras No: 719 Br.K). -

Adoption: 2018-02-19 | KHM-2018-R-106574

Cambodia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Ministry of Labour, Labour and Vocational Training Notification No. 356 K.B/S.Ch.N. -

Adoption: 2017-12-27 | KHM-2017-M-106556

Provides specific regulations for controlling the temperature in factories in order to avoid workplace accidents related to over heating and poor ventilation.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Public Holidays for 2018 (MoLVT No. 493 K.B/Br.K). -

Adoption: 2017-12-01 | KHM-2017-R-106558

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Determination of Minimum Wage for Workers in the Textile, Garment and Footwear Industries for 2018 (MoLVT No. 414 KB/Br.K). -

Adoption: 2017-10-05 | KHM-2017-R-106559

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree No 15 of 2016, ratifying an agreement on the regulation of the employment of Cambodian Manpower in Qatar between the governments of Qatar and Cambodia, which was signed in Doha on May 9, 2011. -

Adoption: 2017-02-12 | Date of entry into force: 2016-02-23 | QAT-2017-R-105411

Qatar and Cambodia governments ratified and agreement that regulates the employment of Cambodian Manpower in Qatar.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Public Holidays for 2017 (MoLVT No. 466 K.B/Br.K ). -

Adoption: 2016-11-03 | KHM-2016-R-103385

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Determination of Minimum Wage for Workers in the Textile, Garment and Footwear Industries for 2017 (MoLVT No. 414 KB/Br.K). -

Adoption: 2016-09-29 | KHM-2016-R-103386

The minimum wage for workers/employees in the textile, garment and footwear industries for 2017 shall be officially set at US$153 (one hundred fifty three) per month.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Procedures for Appeal against the Action of Officers Delegated to Implement the Law on Trade Unions (MoLVT No. 251 K.B/Br.K). -

Adoption: 2016-06-27 | KHM-2016-R-103388

This Prakas aims to allow all persons covered by the Law on Trade Unions to file an appeal to the Minister of Labour and Vocational Training.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Determination of List of Chronic Diseases in the Social Security Scheme on Health Care (MoLVT No. 238 K.B/Br.K of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-06-21 | KHM-2016-R-103417

This Prakas aims to determine the list of chronic diseases in the Social Security Scheme on Health Care for those covered by the provisions of the Labour Law.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Determination of Contribution Rate and Formality of Paying Contributions for the Health Care Scheme (MoLVT No. 220 K.B/Br.K of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-06-13 | KHM-2016-R-103418

This Prakas sets the contribution rate and formality of paying contribution for health care scheme for persons covered by the provisions of the Labour Law.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Joint Prakas on Fines for Violators of the Labour Law (MoLVT and MoEF No. 659 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-06-06 | KHM-2016-R-103416

The Prakas allows the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training to collect the revenue from fines for those violating the Labour Law as the national revenue.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Royal Kram NS/RKM/0516/007 dated 17 May 2016 promulgating the Law on Trade Union. -

Adoption: 2016-05-17 | Date of entry into force: 2016-06-28 | KHM-2016-L-103389

Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Fundamental Right to Establish and to Join a Worker Union or an Employer Association
Chapter 3 - Registration of a Worker Union or an Employer Association
Chapter 4 - Finances of a Worker Union or an Employer Association
Chapter 5 - Dissolution of a Worker Union or an Employer Association
Chapter 6 - Representative of Workers in the Enterprise or Establishment
Chapter 7 - Rights and Duties of Worker Union
Chapter 8 - Duties of Employer and Employer Association
Chapter 9 - Representation by the most Representative Worker Union
Chapter 10 - Unfair Labour Practices by Employers
Chapter 11 - Unfair Labour Practices by Worker Unions
Chapter 12 - Special Protection for Workers and Representatives of Worker Union
Chapter 13 - Collective Bargaining Agreement and Collective Bargaining
Chapter 14 - Dispute Settlement of Worker Union and Employer Association
Chapter 15 - Administrative Measures and Penalties
Chapter 16 - Transitional Provisions
Chapter 17 - Final Provisions

Any provisions in other laws that are contrary to this Law shall be abrogated.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Notification on Registration of Workers/Employees with the National Social Security Fund (MoLVT No. 251 K.B/Br.K ). -

Adoption: 2016-05-02 | KHM-2016-R-103420

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Health Care Benefits (MoLVT No. 109 KB/Br.K). -

Adoption: 2016-03-17 | KHM-2016-R-103421

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Amendment to Article 2, Article 4, Article 5, Article 6, Article 7, Article 8 and Article 10 of Prakas 109 K.B/Br.K dated 17 March 2016 on Health Care Benefits (MoLV No. 184 KB/Br.K.). -

Adoption: 2016-03-17 | KHM-2016-R-106555

Cambodia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training Instruction on Pesticide Spraying Inside and Outside the Compound of Factories, Enterprises, Establishments and Companies (MoLVT Instruction No. 001/16 K.B/SNN). -

Adoption: 2016-01-13 | KHM-2016-M-106557

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret concerning the Establishment of Social Security Scheme on Health Care for Persons Defined by the Provisions of the Labour Law (Sub-Decree No. 01 OrNKr.BK of 6 January 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-01-06 | KHM-2016-R-103419

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Public Holidays for 2016 (MoVTL No. 416 K.B / Br.K). -

Adoption: 2015-10-21 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | KHM-2015-R-100320

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Determination of Minimum Wage for Workers in the Textile, Garment and Footwear Industries for 2016 (MoLVT No. 409/15 KB/Br.K). -

Adoption: 2015-10-08 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | KHM-2015-R-100319

The minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment and footwear industries for 2016 shall be officially set at US$140 (one hundred forty) per month.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret establishing holidays for Civil Servants and Employees for 2016 (Sub-Decree No. 137 OrNKr.BK) -

Adoption: 2015-10-01 | KHM-2015-R-100318

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Inter-ministerial Prakas on Adjustment to Base Daily Wage (MoVTL/MoJ No. 377 K.B/Br.K). -

Adoption: 2015-09-14 | KHM-2015-R-100321

The base daily wage of 8,000 (eight thousand) Riels shall be adjusted to 40,000 (forty thousand) Riels.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Law on Associations and NGOs (No. 0415/010). -

Adoption: 2015-07-13 | KHM-2015-L-100323

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Preah Reach Kret amending the Salary Threshold, 2015 (Royal Decree No. NS/RKT/1214/046). -

Adoption: 2015 | KHM-2015-R-100317

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training No. 203 KB/BrK on Appointment of Composition of Project Advisory Committee of Better Factories Cambodia. -

Adoption: 2014-08-22 | KHM-2014-R-96888

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training No. 196 KB/Kr.K on the Use of Foreign Workforce. -

Adoption: 2014-08-20 | KHM-2014-R-96887

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Joint Prakas of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training No. 2662 Br.K on Inspection of Foreign Workforce in the Kingdom of Cambodia . -

Adoption: 2014-07-16 | KHM-2014-R-96889

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training Prakas No. 036/14 K.B/Br.K on Determination of Single Uniform of Labour Inspectors. -

Adoption: 2014-02-21 | KHM-2014-R-96890

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training Prakas No. 037/14 K.B/Kr.K on the Establishment of a Single Labour Inspector Team. -

Adoption: 2014-02-21 | KHM-2014-R-96891

Cambodia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Appointment and Composition of Committee for Study and Research on Minimum Wage for Workers and Employees in Textile, Garment and Footwear Industries (No. 33 SSR). -

Adoption: 2014-01-27 | KHM-2014-M-96885

Cambodia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training Instruction No. 001/14 KB/SNN Implementation of Prakas No. 317 K.B/Br.K dated 31 December 2013 on Minimum Wage. -

Adoption: 2014-01-02 | KHM-2014-M-96892

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training Prakas No. 317 K.B/Br.K on Determination of Minimum Wage for Workers/Employees in the Textile, Garment and Footwear Industries. -

Adoption: 2013-12-31 | Date of entry into force: 2014-02-01 | KHM-2013-R-96893

Sets out the minimum wage for workers/employees in the textile, garment and footwear industries which is to be increased from US$80 (eighty) to US$100 (one hundred) per month for 2014 as of the 1st of February 2014. Any text that is contrary to this one is to be abrogated.