ILO Guide to Myanmar Labour Law

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.