Entertainment sector workers denied $40 monthly aid
Labour Minister rejects a request by out-of-work employees in entertainment sector.
Tag: Labour Minister
Ith Samheng reminds officials to keep abreast of labour market trends
Labor officials are reminded to continually monitor the changing labor market trends.
Ministry launches code of conduct for private recruitment agencies
Labour Minister reminds private recruitment agencies to adhere to code of conduct.
NSSF urged to finish new protection study
Currently, only garment workers and others working in the private sector are covered.
Employment sector discussed with Swedish ambassador
Labour Minister meets with Swedish Ambassador to discuss employment.
Ith Samheng mulls pension scheme delay
Labour Minister to look to delay implementing a pension scheme slated for next year.
MoU under review to send workers to UAE
A gov’t working group is reviewing a draft agreement on sending migrants to UAE.
Foreign worker recruitment extended
Labour Minister extends the deadline for companies to apply to recruit foreign workers for next year.
Ministry to merge labour inspection teams
Joint cooperation to conduct checks on industries and factories.
Labour Minister Ith Samheng hails job fair
Labour Minister Ith Samheng hails the 9th National Career and Productivity Fair.
Almost all migrant workers ‘legal and safe’: Ministry
The gov’t legalises almost all Cambodians working overseas: Labour Minister.
South Korea seeks training centre for beauty
A Korean delegation discusses the creation of a National Centre for Beauty Sciences.
Ministry warns of risks from asbestos exposure
Labour Minister urges officials to disseminate info about the dangers of asbestos.
Government seeks to prepare labour force over automation
Labour Ministry hosts an event to discuss the future of work with labour experts.
Government seeks to prepare labour force ahead of increasing automation
Labour Minister Ith Samheng today highlighted the importance of preparing Cambodia’s labour market to face challenges raised by the advancement of technology.
Ith Samheng urges illegal Filipino workers to get legal papers
A call to help encourage Filipino workers to register and work legally.
PM supports fired W&D garment factory workers
PM appeals to W&D owners to allow over 1,000 garment workers to return to work.
Government creates more than 4.8 million jobs
Over 4.8 million jobs were created last year, Labour Minister Ith Samheng says.
Ministry alerts factories on hot season risks
Labour Minister reminds workers to take care of their health.
Garment workers express mixed feelings over bi-weekly wages
Starting this month, garment and footwear workers will be paid their wages in twice per month. While many workers are happy with the new directive, some are worried that they may not be able to manage their finances
Labour officials must follow procedures
Labour Minister orders officials to strictly follow provisions in the Trade Union Law.
$6 million spent on pregnant garment workers
The gov’t spent over $6 million on about 65,000 pregnant garment workers last year.
US ambassador makes farewell courtesy call
Outgoing US Ambassador William Heidt pays a farewell courtesy call to Labour Minister.
Three groups sign deal to help migrants in Thailand
A MoU with the Thai-Cambodian Relation Association to protect workers in Thailand.
Deal with China to boost farming skills
A MoU with the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences to train farmers.
Labour programme to commence soon
Cambodia to implement the Decent Work Country Programme’s fifth phase soon.
Minimum wage increase due today
Labour official says two figures, $182 from unions and $177 from employers and the government, will be tabled to the minster.
More Cambodians to work in Japan
Labour Ministry signs a MoU with the Japan and Cambodia Interactive Association to train more Cambodians to work in Japan.
Government bans song on domestic workers
The Ministry of Labour has asked the Ministry of Information and Ministry of Culture to ban a Khmer song that addresses poor working conditions for domestic workers in the Kingdom.
Factories to be fined if lacking medical bay
Labour ministry will begin to fine factories lacking a medical facility.
