A. Reduction in Workforce
1. Is there a concept of redundancy - based on a
shortage of work or other economic reasons - as a justified reason
to dismiss employees in your jurisdiction? If so, how is it
defined?
The Cambodian Labour Law dated 13 March 1997, as amended (the
Labour Law) does not address the redundancy of a single employee.
However, Article 95 defines "mass layoff" as "any
layoff resulting from a reduction in an establishment's
activity or an internal reorganization that is foreseen by the
employer". It is a justifiable reason to dismiss employees,
provided the statutory process outlined in section 2 is complied
with.
2. In brief, what is the required process for making
someone redundant?
