The website about myanmar labour law collection, to provide and obtain information to employers and employees on myanmar labour laws as in one place. 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. More than 77 businessrelated laws and 149 regulations are translated in english. Myanmar law 2012 page 31 grant of two licenses for. Legislations and rules related to labour and employment in myanmar have been brought under one single framework by a united nations agency, summarising major issues ranging from minimum wage, public holidays, medical leave to child employment. Findings on the worst forms of child labor burma u. On 31 january 2017, the ministry of labour convened a tripartite meeting, in which it was resolved that representatives. Invitation for eoi proposal to upgrade health facilities of social security board by public private partnership ppp system. The republic of union of myanmar ministry of labour, immigation and. On march 24, 2014, the union government enacted two new tax laws with immediate effect. No, provided the salary complies with the myanmars minimum wage law labour 20. Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from. The guide can be useful to employers and their organizations, workers and unions, policymakers, nongovernmental organizations ngos, investors, and international buyers.
Financial institutions law2016 central bank of myanmar. Guide to the myanmar company law berwin leighton paisner. The legal framework regulating employment in myanmar is found in a variety of different laws and rules enacted over the last century. Jica jewelry tax join venture jv labor arbitration labor disputes labour land acquisition land acquisition act land disputes large taxpayers office lto law on. Myanmar employment law is governed by both old and new laws and. Downstream draft competition rules 2017 draft private school law the draft psl. Jun 27, 2017 as foreign investors in the garment sector trickle into myanmarburma, local research companies and the international labour organization ilo are undertaking a study that could prompt the countrys parliament to pass a minimum wage law by december this year. As a foreign company established in myanmar, it is important that the company is in compliance with the local labour laws, most importantly, the employment contract with the employees working for the company. Aug 28, 2017 no, provided the salary complies with the myanmars minimum wage law labour 20.
Myanmar companies law 2017, pyidaungsuhluttaw law no. The republic of the union of myanmar labor profile population 52. The republic of union of myanmar ministry of labour, immigation and popultation social security board invitation for services of data cleaning and data entry. Myanmar is bordered by bangladesh and india to its northwest, china to its northeast, laos and thailand to its east and southeast, and the andaman sea and the bay of. Sep 28, 2017 the legal framework regulating employment in myanmar is found in a variety of different laws and rules enacted over the last century. Myanmar law library this work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Employment and skill development law entered into force on 1 december 20 section 5a1. The international labour organisation ilo published its guide to myanmar labour law on september 28. The 2014 special economic zone law sez requires the appointment of a management committee. The leave and holiday act 1951 myanmar version overseas employment law 1999 myanmar version the labour organization law 2011 the labour organization rule.
Burma law times 19071920 indian law reports rangoon series 19231937 burma law journal 19221927 all india reporter, rangoon 19231937 rangoon law reports 19371942. Provisions of old labour laws may still be in force even as new laws covering similar areas are drafted and enacted. Below is a broad overview of key points in the labour laws especially relevant for. Citation and commencement of this law and definitions a this law shall be called the myanmar companies law. Law of 2011 allowed the formation of trade unions after more than five decades of prohibition. A guide to doing business in myanmar labor and employment. According to myanmars ministry of labour, immigration and population molip, as of april 2017 there were 2,414 registered trade unions 2,261 basic organizations, 125. This guide brings together many of the sources of myanmar labour law in a single, userfriendly guide. Myanmar investment law burmese version18102016 approved. Settlement of labour dispute law 2012 as amended 2014. Seal of the ministry of labour, employment and social security. Item qualifications tax rate resident foreigners staying. However, the mcl requires that at least one director of the company must be an ordinary resident in myanmar that is, a resident in myanmar for at least 183 days in each year, but not. On 28 march 2014 the myanmar government introduced a number of important changes to myanmars tax regime.
Mlmb covers every law included in burma code, in addition to every myanmar law enacted since 1948 when myanmar became independent. Burmamyanmar laws, decrees and regulations pyidaungsu. Questions on myanmar labor law facing the corona virus outbreak. On 31 january 2017, the ministry of labour convened a tripar tite meeting, in which it was resolved that representatives of employers and employees would jointly work on a new employ.
Part i commencement and definitions division 1 name, commencement and definitions 1. Myanmar law 2012 page 31 grant of two licenses for the operation of private telecommunications. Myanmar is bordered by bangladesh and india to its northwest, china to its northeast, laos and thailand to its east and southeast, and the andaman sea and the bay of bengal to its south and southwest. Myanmar employment law is governed by both old and new laws and regulations, as well as internal policies and practices of the department of labour of the ministry of labour, immigra tion and population ministry of labour. The guide also provides useful information on the international core labour standards to promote and inspire good practice. Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from dica. The new foreign investment law of 2012 fil contains certain labor related re. Ministry of labour, employment and social security.
Under the new myanmar companies law 2017 mcl, foreign citizens are allowed to become a director of a myanmar citizenowned company without owning a share. Employers may hire a larger percentage of foreign employees for technological and managerial. Mar 07, 2017 the social security law, 2012 came into force on 1 april 2014 and the social security rules notification no. Minimum wages act 20, foreign investment law 20 and special economic zone law 2014. Laws, decrees, bills and regulations relating to labour texts online. There are several labour laws and also new labour laws enacted in recent years. Myanmar special economic zones law, the pyidaungsu hluttaw law no. The labour organization law was enacted on 11 october, 2011, as revised the trade union act, 1926. The below text is general guidance produced by smart myanmar following on advice received by several international law firms. Relevant acts and laws workmans compensation act 1923 as amended 2005 leave and holidays act 1951 as amended 2014 factories act 1951 as amended 2016 oilfields labour and welfare act 1951 employment restriction act 1959 income tax law 1974 as amended by union tax law 2016. English translation of yangon city development law. In mldb, myanmar laws which are categorized according to year of issue and area of laws are available. Mineral industry of the union of myanmar is administered by myanmar mines law 1994 and myanmar mines rules 1996.
The awareness and understanding of national labour laws, as well as international labour standards. Recently, strikes demanding wage raise are conducted in industrial zones in myanmar more frequently than before. Many laws dating back to the colonial period and postindependence period are, with more or less changes, still in force. Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from dica pdf 1. Everything you need to know about human rights in myanmar. For a downloadable summary of labour related laws, the international labour organization has produced an ilo guide to myanmar labour law, available in several languages. Employment and skill development law entered into force on 1 december 20. Law amending the labour disputes settlement act pyidaungsu hluttaw law no. Myanmar burma human rights report 2020 myo aung myanmar. Labour organization law 2011 social security law 2012 settlement of labour dispute law 2012 as amended 2014 employment and skill development law 20 minimum wage law 20 payment of wages law 2016 shops and establishment law 2016 various sectorspecific laws which contain labour regulations luther. Myanmar investment law burmese version18102016 approved 1,783 views.
In addition to major areas of myanmar labour law found in the constitution, laws, and regulations, the guide includes an introduction to the ilos. Investors should note that foreign investment in specific sectors is regulated through other laws such as the myanmar investment law 2016 and laws on property ownership. Laws and regulations ministry of labour, immigration and. The social security law, 2012 came into force on 1 april 2014 and the social security rules notification no. Manufacturers and importers to provide operating manual and conduct safety. Oct 19, 2016 myanmar investment law burmese version 18102016 approved 1. Department of mines is responsible for administering the mines according to the myanmar mines law, inspection of mines, mineral conservation, mining related environmental control, safety and welfare of employees in the.
Myanmar labour law in a single, userfriendly 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. The union of myanmar tax law 2014 2014 tax law, effective from 1 april 2014, introduced a number of changes to income tax and commercial tax rates in myanmar. As foreign investors in the garment sector trickle into myanmarburma, local research companies and the international labour organization ilo are undertaking a study that could prompt the countrys parliament to pass a minimum wage law by december this year. Public health law 1972 myanmar mines rules, 2018 oilfield labourworkers and welfare act, 1951work with explosive material law, 2018 operation of business relating to ozone depleting substances. Direct request 2014 received 2017 provisional schedule instruments ratification type of report comments for. The government made no progress in creating conditions conducive to the safe, dignified, and voluntary return of the 740,000 rohingya women, men, and children who fled to bangladesh beginning in august 2017.
Labour laws in myanmar asia monitor resource centre. Ministry of labour, employment and social security myanmar. The military committed serious human rights violations, including war crimes, in kachin, rakhine, and shan states. Department of mines is responsible for administering the mines according to the myanmar mines law, inspection of mines, mineral conservation, mining related environmental control, safety and welfare of employees in the mines. Labour standards and their application in law and in practice in the country. The governmental manual for the courts directed judges on where to and.
The labour organization law is the law which stipulates rules related to labour organizations including strikes. Overview of new myanmar labour law guide the myanmar times. Ministry of natural resources and environmental conservation. Income tax law 1974 as amended by union tax law 2017.