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Myanmar Statistics |
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Labour Force |
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The Republic of the Union of Myanmar has
32.74 million of working age population. Fairly well trained
manpower and skilled labour are available. |
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Labour Cost |
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The labour cost in the Republic of
the Union of Myanmar is quite low compared to other neighbouring
countries. In the private sector it is usually fixed on mutual
agreement between the employer and employee. |
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Working Hours |
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Companies, trading centres, factories |
48 hrs a week |
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Oil field and mines |
44 hrs a week |
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Underground mines |
40 hrs a week |
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Social Security Benefit |
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Private enterprises employing at least
5 persons are covered by the Social Security Act 1954. The contribution
to the scheme is approximately 4 percent of the insured wage
and the ratio of contribution is employer 2.5: employee 1.5.
The workers insured under the Act are
entitled to free medical care, cash benefit for sickman, maternity
and disability, funeral grants and survivors’ pension.
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Recruitment |
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Required manpower can be recruited through Township Labour
Offices. |
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Employment of Foreign National |
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The Republic of the Union
of Myanmar Foreign Investment Law permits the employment of
foreign experts and technicians. |
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