Phnom Penh: A female worker at Super Win Factory, located in Sre Nhor village, Pong Teuk commune, Dangkao district, Phnom Penh capital, has appealed to the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training for assistance in resolving the company’s decision to terminate her employment contract before its expiry date.
On a Facebook account under the name Nuon Sitha, she wrote: “I personally experienced Super Win Factory, which oppresses workers in every way. I was working normally when the factory suddenly transferred money into my account and dismissed me, even though I never agreed to the offer or put my thumbprint on it—and my contract had not yet expired. The factory ended my employment before the contract term was reached.”
Such early terminations of workers frequently occur when the company is dissatisfied on any point—particularly when workers participate in union activities. These practices, however, completely violate Cambodia’s Labour Law and contradict the Royal Government’s ongoing care and attention toward workers in the garment, footwear, bag, and travel goods sectors—one of the country’s core economic pillars.
In reality, early termination of an employment contract is legally permitted only if it follows the contract’s conditions, a mutual agreement, or valid grounds such as serious misconduct by the employee. Termination without proper reason or prior notice can give rise to legal claims for compensation due to unlawful dismissal or breach of contract.
Employers are obliged to comply with the Labour Law, including anti-discrimination protections and notice requirements. Workers who are unlawfully terminated have the right to seek remedies, including compensation and other benefits. Although laws and available legal remedies may vary by jurisdiction, they consistently emphasise fairness and strict adherence to contractual terms and legal standards.
