Background
On 7 October 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training convened officials to review progress on national actions to adopt ILO Convention C190 on violence and harassment in the world of work. Representatives from relevant directorates participated at the ministry headquarters to coordinate national action planning and the inclusion of convention-related provisions into draft occupational safety and health legislation.
The ministry discussed a national action plan, capacity building for factory administrators and labour officers, and enhanced social dialogue that includes employers, trade unions, and development partners. The ministry also noted existing complaint intake mechanisms such as the hotline numbers 1297 and 1286, anonymous complaint boxes, and legal dispute-resolution procedures available under Cambodian labour law.
Scope of Application
The measures under consideration are intended to apply to workplaces, employers, and workers covered by Cambodia’s occupational safety and health framework, with a focus on preventing and addressing violence and harassment based on sex or gender at work. Draft-law integration aims to align national OSH rules with the protections and obligations articulated in ILO Convention C190.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Key outcomes reported by the ministry include reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to protect worker rights through a national action plan and the insertion of ILO C190-related content into the draft Occupational Safety and Health Law. The ministry prioritised training and capacity strengthening for factory management and labour administration, promotion of social dialogue among employers, unions and development partners, and the reinforcement of existing complaint-handling mechanisms (hotlines 1297/1286 and anonymous complaint boxes) together with formal legal processes for dispute resolution.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Employers operating in Cambodia should anticipate requirements to update workplace policies and internal complaint procedures to reflect conventions against workplace violence and harassment, and to participate in capacity-building initiatives led by MLVT. Businesses will need to document prevention measures, establish accessible complaint channels, and cooperate with sector-level social dialogue and inspections under Cambodia’s occupational safety and health governance framework.
Official Source
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) Facebook post, 9 October 2026: https://www.facebook.com/mlvt.gov.kh/posts/pfbid02BZVdaAuRcvHmZCuYzZKGsWD27Bf8Xo67ERJQTV863KeFG5nASTRWtoU25GhuS66l
