Cambodia Maternity Leave Benefit & Childbirth Grant Calculator
Simulate 90-day maternity leave compensation under the Cambodian Labor Law: 50% statutory employer pay, 70% NSSF health care cash allowance, and direct Royal Government childbirth subsidies in USD and KHR.
⚙️ Employee Wage & Entitlement Parameters
Average wage received during the 12 months preceding maternity leave.
Labor Law Art. 183 threshold.
NSSF Health Care qualification.
Govt cash grant entitlement.
Standard GDT / NBC rate.
👶 Total Maternity Entitlement
90 Calendar Days🏛️ Cambodian Maternity Entitlements: Statutory Framework
| Benefit Stream | Funding Source | Statutory Rate | Qualifying Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer Maternity Wage | Employer Direct | 50% of Basic Pay (1.5 mos) | 1+ year continuous service (Labor Law Art. 183) |
| NSSF Health Care Allowance | NSSF Health Insurance | 70% of Daily Wage (up to cap) | 9 months of contributions in prior 12 months |
| Royal Government Childbirth Grant | State Budget / NSSF | ៛400,000 to ៛1,200,000+ | Formal & informal NSSF-registered mothers |
| Daily Nursing / Breastfeeding Breaks | Employer Paid Time | 1 Hour Paid Daily | Until child reaches 1 year of age (Art. 184) |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Maternity Benefits in Cambodia
How does an employee claim the 70% NSSF maternity benefit? ▼
The worker or employer must submit the birth certificate or hospital delivery certification issued by a certified health facility recognized by the Ministry of Health to the local NSSF branch within 3 months following childbirth. The NSSF then transfers the cash allowance directly to the worker's Wing or partner bank account.
What if the worker has worked for less than 1 year at the enterprise? ▼
If the female employee has less than one year of uninterrupted service with her current employer, she is not entitled to the 50% salary payment from the employer under Article 183. However, she remains 100% entitled to take the full 90-day statutory leave and receives the 70% NSSF allowance plus the government cash grant, provided she meets the 9-month NSSF contribution threshold across previous employers.
How is the NSSF insurable wage ceiling applied? ▼
Under NSSF regulations, the wage ceiling for health insurance cash benefits is capped at 1,200,000 KHR (~$292.68 USD). If an employee earns $1,000 USD monthly, the NSSF 70% calculation is calculated on $292.68, yielding a maximum NSSF payout of ~$614.63 USD over the full 90-day period. The employer 50% portion is calculated against the employee's actual wage ($500/month = $1,500 total).
Are prenatal and postnatal medical checkups covered? ▼
Yes. Under the expanded Royal Government social assistance program, female workers also receive 80,000 KHR per visit for up to 4 prenatal checkups, 80,000 KHR per visit for postnatal medical checkups, and vaccination checkups for children up to 2 years of age at public hospitals.
Does taking maternity leave affect annual leave or seniority indemnity? ▼
No. Under Article 166 and Prakas 442/18, statutory maternity leave is counted continuous service for calculating annual leave seniority and the semi-annual Seniority Indemnity (or severance pay).
📊 Royal Government of Cambodia GDT & NSSF Statutory Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (KHR) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | 0 KHR |
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
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