This page aims at sharing short articles of laws and regulations in relation to business or commerce in Cambodia. A group of laws and regulations on formation, operation, transaction and closure of business is called Business Law. Business Law has been one of the subjects at universities and taught to students of laws and other majors. More than just a subject at universities, Business Law is the main focus of the state, business persons and consumers.
Due to diversity, complexity and flexibility of business, there are numerous texts of Business Law; and consequently, it is quite a challenge to understand all aspects of Business Law. Based on a view that many readers may not be interested in long texts with unfamiliar terms and complex sentences, articles of Business Law in this page are in plain English and in reasonable length. Readers who meet the cases as discussed in this page in their real lives should obtain comprehensive legal advice or opinion for their concerned cases from lawyers.
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Update on jurisdiction of the labor arbitration council in Cambodia
In this text, I am going to discuss about the jurisdiction of the labor arbitration council in Cambodia after the recent amendment of the Labor Law under the Royal Code dated 05 October 2021. Under the Labor Law of Cambodia which has been in force since 1997, the arbitration council has jurisdiction only over collective … Continue reading Update on jurisdiction of the labor arbitration council in Cambodia
Update of Cambodia Labor Laws
This text provides an update of the laws governing employment and labor relations in Cambodia. 1. Labor Law promulgated by Royal Code, dated March 13, 1997, which has been amended three times. -1st amendment: Law on the Amendment of Articles 139 and 144 of the Labor Law, which was promulgated by Royal Code, dated July … Continue reading Update of Cambodia Labor Laws
No more day off if public holiday falls on Sunday?
In this article, I would like to talk about the third amendment to the Labor Law, in particular with respect to revision of Article 162 regarding public holiday. I posted a topic (with link: Cambodia: Another day off if public holiday falls on Sunday) in accordance with Article 162 of the Labor Law. Under this … Continue reading No more day off if public holiday falls on Sunday?