Employers told to pay November wages before Water Festival
Workers are to receive their November wages before the holiday and three days of paid leave.
Wednesday 4 November · 06:02 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training instructed employers to pay November wages before the Water Festival holiday. [1]
- Factories, companies and other employers were told to provide three days of paid leave. [1]
- The paid leave period is November 23 to 25, according to the ministry’s instruction as reported by Khmer Times. [1]
What happened
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training instructed factories, companies and other employers to pay workers their November wages before the Water Festival holiday. Employers were also told to provide three days of paid leave, from November 23 to 25. Khmer Times did not report further details about how the instruction would be enforced.
Why it matters
The instruction means workers covered by it should receive their November pay before the holiday and keep paid leave for the specified three days. The report does not say whether any employers have failed to comply.
Key terms
- Paid leave
- Time off work for which an employee continues to receive wages.
Timeline
- November 23–25, 2026 The ministry instructed employers to provide three days of paid leave during the Water Festival holiday.
Sources (1)
[1] Khmer Times Govt urges wage payments before Water Festival 4 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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