Carlsberg response
…In terms of the recent standardization of contracts for beer promotion assistants employed by Cambrew, several talks between management, shop stewards and majority of unions in Cambodia were conducted prior to the standardization. The parties negotiated and reached an agreement regarding the change of working hours to 16:00-23:00 for all beer promotion assistants. The working hours were changed due to current market demand in Phnom Penh and by request from the company’s customers, restaurant, bar and event owners.
The employment contract for beer promotion assistants is a one-year fixed contract which is renewed upon mutual confirmation. 11 beer promotion assistants chose not to sign the new contract upon renewal.
All conditions and payment regarding the changed working hours and duration of contracts comply with local labour law requirements…