Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen says short-term contracts harm workers. (Khmer Times photo)Garment industry employers and unions have met Labour Ministry officials to discuss measures to reduce the use of short-term work contracts in the sector. To address the issue, officials are drawing up plans for new fixed-duration contracts. Speaking to thousands of factory workers in Phnom Penh on Wednesday, Hun Sen said he was pleased with the ministry’s efforts to tackle the problem. According to a draft definition of the new fixed-duration contracts, the agreements must be in writing and include clear start and finish dates for employees.

Source: Bangkok Post November 09, 2017 14:03 UTC