ILO Guide to Myanmar Labour Law
The legal framework regulating employment in Myanmar is found in a variety of different Laws and Rules enacted over the last century. This Guide brings together many of the sources of Myanmar labour law in a single, user-friendly guide. The Guide also provides useful information on the International Core Labour Standards to promote and inspire good practice on employment and labour in Myanmar. Disclaimer – The Guide is not Myanmar Law in itself. While it was developed in good faith and in consultation with the Government, responsibility for the interpretation of Myanmar Law rests with the Myanmar Government and ultimately the Courts.
As with much legislation in Myanmar, the labour laws are presently undergoing considerable reform, and for this reason the guide should not be treated as comprehensive or final. Provisions of old labour laws may still be in force even as new laws covering similar areas are drafted and enacted. While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information contained in this guide, users are encouraged to consult the laws themselves to understand more fully their requirements. As labour law in Myanmar changes, the relevant sections of this guide will be updated.
Correction
Sub-section 4.1 Working Hours on page 17 of the English Guide can be read to suggest that workers in both factories as well as shops and establishments shall not work longer than 5 hours without receiving a rest of at least 30 minutes. However, this is the requirement for the factories. For shops and establishments, workers shall not work longer than 4 hours without receiving a rest of at least 30 minutes.
Additionally, “the workday composed of periods of work and intervals for rest may not exceed a total of 10 hours” is the regulation for the factories. For shops and establishments, the workday composed of periods of work and intervals for rest may not exceed a total of 11 hours.
Correction
Sub-section 4.1 Working Hours on page 17 of the English Guide can be read to suggest that workers in both factories as well as shops and establishments shall not work longer than 5 hours without receiving a rest of at least 30 minutes. However, this is the requirement for the factories. For shops and establishments, workers shall not work longer than 4 hours without receiving a rest of at least 30 minutes.
Additionally, “the workday composed of periods of work and intervals for rest may not exceed a total of 10 hours” is the regulation for the factories. For shops and establishments, the workday composed of periods of work and intervals for rest may not exceed a total of 11 hours.