In Cambodia, employees are entitled to 18 consecutive working days of paid annual leave per year under the Labour Law. The leave accrues at the rate of 1.5 days per month of service.

Statutory entitlement

18 consecutive working days of paid annual leave per year. Accrues at 1.5 days per month.

Eligibility

Employees must have worked for at least one year to be entitled to the full annual leave entitlement.

Employer obligations

  • Grant 18 working days of paid annual leave per year.
  • Pay the employee's wages during annual leave.
  • Pay for unused annual leave on termination of employment.

Employee rights

  • Right to 18 working days of annual leave.
  • Right to be paid during annual leave.
  • Right to paid leave payout on termination.

Common pitfalls

  • Not paying for unused leave on termination — this is a statutory requirement.

How annual leave accrues

Annual leave accrues at the rate of 1.5 days per month. After one year of service, the employee is entitled to 18 consecutive working days of paid leave.

Frequently asked questions

Can annual leave be carried forward?

Unused annual leave can be carried forward by mutual agreement.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited primary source for current law before making employment decisions.