Burma
Capital: Naypyidaw
Currency: Myanmar Kyat- MMK
Myanmar Labor Law and Employment Policy Overview
Employment Law Overview
- Key Legislation:
- Myanmar Labour Law
- Myanmar Social Security Law
- Myanmar Minimum Wages Law
- Legal Characteristics:
- Aims to protect employees' rights and welfare
- Regulates aspects such as minimum wage, working hours, leave, and severance pay
Employment Contract Requirements
- Contract Types:
- Fixed-term contracts
- Indefinite-term contracts
- Contract Provisions:
- Must include details on job description, remuneration, working hours, leave, benefits, termination, and probation period
- Language and Currency:
- Contracts must be written in Burmese
- Currency used is Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
Working Hours Regulations
- Standard Working Hours:
- 44 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
- Rest Days and Breaks:
- At least one rest day per week
- Entitled to at least 30 minutes break after 5 hours of work
Leave Policy
- Annual Leave:
- 10 days of paid annual leave per year
- Public Holidays:
- 16 statutory public holidays
- Special Leave:
- Sick leave: 30 days of paid sick leave per year (after 6 months of service)
- Maternity leave: 14 weeks of paid maternity leave
- Paternity leave: 15 days of paid paternity leave
Employee Severance and Termination
- Notice Period:
- 30 days' notice
- Severance Pay:
- Determined based on years of service, ranging from half a month's salary to 13 months' salary
- Unfair Dismissal Protection:
- Employers must provide valid reasons for dismissal and written notice
- Employees have the right to appeal against unfair dismissal
Taxation
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Personal Income Tax:
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Salary Range (MMK) Tax Rate 2,000,000 0% 2,000,001 - 5,000,000 5% 5,000,001 - 10,000,000 10% 10,000,001 - 20,000,000 15% 20,000,001 - 30,000,000 20% 30,000,001 and above 25%
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Social Security Contributions:
- Employer: 3%
- Employee: 2%
Health Insurance
- Insurance Policy:
- Myanmar Social Security Scheme provides healthcare coverage for eligible employees
- Coverage:
- Basic medical services
Compensation and Benefits
- Minimum Wage:
- 4,800 MMK per day
- Compensation Structure:
- Basic salary
- Bonuses (not mandatory)
- Allowances
Work Permits and Visas
- Permit Requirement:
- Foreigners require a work permit to work in Myanmar
- Application Process:
- Apply through the Myanmar Immigration Department
Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses
- Enforceability:
- Confidentiality and non-compete clauses are enforceable in Myanmar
- Common Provisions:
- Restricting employees from disclosing confidential information after leaving employment
- Restricting employees from working for competitors after leaving employment
Training and Development
- Legal Requirements:
- Employers must provide safety training and skill enhancement training to employees
- Government Support:
- Government provides training subsidies and programs
Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
- Legal Requirements:
- Prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or disability
- Enforcement:
- Government agencies responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws
Remote Work Policy
- Legal Framework:
- Myanmar does not have specific remote work laws
- Tax and Insurance Implications:
- Remote work may impact tax and social security contributions
Authoritative Website Addresses
- Myanmar Ministry of Labour: https://www.mol.gov.mm/