| Contract Type | Duration | Termination Notice | Probation Period | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Open-ended | Required (7 days to 3 months based on seniority) | 1–3 months | | Fixed Duration (FDC) | Maximum 2 years (renewable) | Not allowed before expiry (except mutual agreement or serious misconduct) | Maximum 1 month (cannot be renewed) |
English Tip: The 2014 English translation of the law explicitly requires that any contract clause less favorable to the employee than the law is null and void . Cambodian-labour-law-guide-english-2014
A quality guide outlines the hierarchy of legal norms in Cambodia. At the top sits the Constitution (1993), which enshrines fundamental labor rights, such as the right to strike and the right to form unions. Below the Constitution is the Labour Law (1997), followed by Prakas (ministerial orders), and collectively bargained agreements. | Contract Type | Duration | Termination Notice
Contact the Cambodia Arbitration Council or the ILO Country Office for Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. Below the Constitution is the Labour Law (1997),
Then, every 6 months, check the MLVT website for new Prakas (e.g., on night shift allowances, disability insurance). When in doubt, request a formal opinion from the Labour Department’s Inspection du Travail – their 2014 directive requires them to answer written queries within 30 days.
Retaliatory dismissal for striking (if strike is legal) is a criminal offense, punishable by 6 days to 3 months imprisonment and fines.