The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training said three more laid-off NagaWorld employees had accepted severance pay, following several protests. This brings the total number of former employees who have taken the settlements to 239, with 134 still holding out and pursuing their protest against the integrated casino resort.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has revealed the latest range in negotiations for next year's monthly minimum wage for textile-related sectors, which is expected to rise to just below $200.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training will convene a tripartite meeting on August 15 to negotiate a 2023 minimum wage in the garment sector. The meeting will be attended by workers’ representatives from trade unions and factory owner representatives.
Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Ith Samheng urged stakeholders to gain a broader understanding of health and safety at work and the causes of occupational accidents to reduce the loss of lives at work and promote job safety.
Exposure to harmful substances in the workplace remains a pressing concern in Cambodia, despite the labour ministry’s appeals to employers and employees regarding the matter, a senior official warned on July 1.