Working conditions
ILO welcomes 'Groundbreaking' Cambodian regulation on working conditions for adult entertainment workers
A new Cambodian Government regulation that provides for the protection of the labour rights, protection of safety and health, and access to HIV-related services for adult entertainment workers, has been welcomed by Yoshiteru Uramoto, the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific.
8 October 2014
PHNOM PENH (ILO NEWS) - The Cambodian Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a new regulation on Wednesday 8 October 2014, entitled “Working Conditions, Occupational Safety and Health Rules of Entertainment Service Enterprises, Establishments and Companies”. It specifies that entertainment workers have equal rights under labour laws in areas such as working time, safety and health and protection of workers against violence and sexual harassment. The regulation prohibits forced labour and related violations in the industry, including penalties and wage reductions, forced alcohol consumption and mandatory abortions.
According to Mr Uramoto, entertainment workers in Cambodia and throughout Asia and the Pacific, face a range of labour-related violations that are not in compliance with basic human rights for workers. The ILO’s Conventions cover a range of work-related rights that should be applied to all workers, including those working in informal settings. These include the right to decent, safe and healthy working conditions, non-discrimination, access to social security and the right to organize and negotiate working conditions with employers and government. Mr Uramoto said that Cambodia’s effort was ground-breaking, as it dares to reach into a sector where most governments fail to provide adequate protection.
The regulation was jointly launched by the Cambodia Minister of Labour and Vocational Training and Minister of Tourism, in Phnom Penh on Wednesday.
National HIV and Gender Focal Point, ILO Office in Cambodia
Tel.: 855 12 844 575
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Richard Howard
Senior Specialist on HIV and AIDS
ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Tel.: +66 82 9601 234
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According to Mr Uramoto, entertainment workers in Cambodia and throughout Asia and the Pacific, face a range of labour-related violations that are not in compliance with basic human rights for workers. The ILO’s Conventions cover a range of work-related rights that should be applied to all workers, including those working in informal settings. These include the right to decent, safe and healthy working conditions, non-discrimination, access to social security and the right to organize and negotiate working conditions with employers and government. Mr Uramoto said that Cambodia’s effort was ground-breaking, as it dares to reach into a sector where most governments fail to provide adequate protection.
The regulation was jointly launched by the Cambodia Minister of Labour and Vocational Training and Minister of Tourism, in Phnom Penh on Wednesday.
For further information please contact:
Chuong PorNational HIV and Gender Focal Point, ILO Office in Cambodia
Tel.: 855 12 844 575
Richard Howard
Senior Specialist on HIV and AIDS
ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Tel.: +66 82 9601 234