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Understand leave laws in Cambodia, including annual leave, public holidays, and sick leave, and navigate compliance with Payoneer Workforce Management.

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Leave policy in Cambodia 
Leave policy in Cambodia 

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Employee leave is essential for well-being, productivity, and maintaining a healthy work–life balance. In Cambodia, employers have to provide 18 annual leaves, 7 sick leaves, 22 public holidays, and 90 days of maternity leave. 

Companies expanding into Cambodia or hiring talent from there must comply with the country’s internal policies to mitigate risks and ensure seamless functioning.  

This article talks about the leave laws in Cambodia that you need to know to remain compliant. It also discusses how an Employer of Record like Payoneer Workforce Management can help support organizations understand and implement the local regulations better.

Vacation & annual leave in Cambodia 

All workers are entitled to get paid annual leave in Cambodia at the rate of one and a half days per month. This amounts to 18 days of paid time off in Cambodia per year.  

Public holidays

Employees are entitled to 22 public holidays in Cambodia. 

The list of public holidays is given below: 

  • International New Year’s Day
  • Victory Over Genocide Day
  • International Women’s Day
  • Khmer New Year (3 days)
  • International Workers’ Day (Labour Day)
  • Visak Bochea Day
  • King Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday
  • Royal Ploughing Ceremony
  • Queen Mother’s Birthday
  • Pchum Ben (3 days)
  • Constitution Day
  • Commemoration Day of the King’s Father
  • Coronation Day Of King Norodom Sihamoni
  • Water Festival (Bon 0m Touk) (3 days)
  • Independence Day
  • Peace Day

Sick leave in Cambodia  

Employees get sick leave in Cambodia for 7 days, and it can be extended to 6 months in case of prolonged sickness. 

An employee may, however, furnish proper medical documents showing serious illness and receive leave and benefits from the National Social Security Fund. 

Employees become eligible for sickness benefits if they have made sufficient contributions, either two consecutive months or six months within the last 12 months. 

If employment ends, coverage continues for a limited period: up to two months where eligibility is based on two consecutive months of contributions, or up to six months where it is based on six months of contributions within the last year.

After prolonged absence due to illness, the employer may consider termination of the employment contract in accordance with applicable laws. 

Maternity leave in Cambodia  

In Cambodia, female employees are entitled to a maternity leave of 90 days. During maternity leave in Cambodia, you have to pay employees half of their wages. 

For one year from the date of the child’s birth, female employees shall get an hour’s break per day during working hours to breastfeed their child.

Paternity leave in Cambodia  

Employees are entitled to paid paternity leave in Cambodia for 7 days.

Other types of leave in Cambodia 

Compared to some jurisdictions like Thailand, which lists statutory leaves that employees are entitled to, certain types of employee leave in Cambodia may be more limited. 

Here are some other leaves that employees in Cambodia are entitled to:

Weekly time off 

No employee shall be made to work for more than 6 days a week. As an employer, you must allow weekly time off to employees for a minimum of 24 consecutive hours. Sunday should be a day off for everyone. 

Special leave 

Employers shall grant employees special leave for 7 days on account of events that directly affect the employee’s immediate family. 

Explore Payoneer Workforce Management in Cambodia  

Employers should have a strong understanding of local leave laws, including annual, sick, and other statutory entitlements, to manage the workforce in Cambodia efficiently. By being compliant with these regulations, you can maintain smooth operations.

An Employer of Record (EOR) like Payoneer Workforce Management can help simplify this process by handling tasks like hiring, payroll, and HR administration on your behalf. 

It enables businesses to navigate compliance and follow local labor laws while reducing administrative complexity.

With the right EOR support, companies can streamline workforce management in Cambodia and focus on expanding their operations with confidence.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

The Labor Code of Cambodia does not mention a separate provision for sick leave in Cambodia. However, it mentions that employers shall dismiss employees if they remain absent due to sickness for more than 6 months. 

According to the rules regarding leave entitlements in Cambodia, employees shall get 18 annual leaves, 22 public holidays, and other leaves according to their requirements. 

The Labor Code of Cambodia mentions that employees must get leave for 24 consecutive hours. If an employer finds that allowing all employees weekly time off on Sunday will affect the normal functioning of the organization, employers can make different arrangements. 

Employers allow maternity leave in Cambodia for 90 days. During this period, employers pay employees 50% of their wages. 

An EOR like Payoneer Workforce Management helps with onboarding, payroll, benefits, and time-off management as per leave laws in Cambodia. With the help of an EOR, businesses can efficiently manage core statutory leave entitlements while ensuring alignment with local regulations. Simplifying the administration of these legally mandated benefits helps employers remain compliant and maintain a well-structured workforce.

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