Skip to primary navigation Skip to footer ELEMENTS GLOBAL SERVICES MYANMAR/BURMA Search for: Search Button Powered by Learn More MYANMAR/BURMA Employer of Record Country Overview Video Video Overview Elements Global Services is the leading provider of Direct Employer of Record (EOR)/ Global PEO solutions. We partner with businesses who want to expand their global operations, onboard international talent, manage and comply with local regulations & pay employees – in over 160 countries around the world. Officially known as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, this southeast Asian country is one of the largest in Asia. Burmese is the official language. There are, however, more than 100 indigenous languages spoken throughout the country. Agriculture has long been a staple of the economy. Employment Contracts In Myanmar, an employer contract must be in writing and signed by both parties within 30 days of employment. At a minimum, employment contracts must include information regarding the job, holidays, working hours, leaves, benefits, termination and probationary period. Employment contracts must be submitted to the relevant Township Labor Office for registration. Employers may conduct pre-employment background checks and some employers use a third party to perform these checks. Employers may not personally participate in the background check of an applicant and the checks must not violate any privacy laws. Public Holidays Independence Day Union Day Peasants’ Day Armed Force’s Day Kayin New Year’s Day Labor Day Martyrs’ Day (Arzarni Day) Christmas Day Compensation Maynmar has a minimum wage. Employers are not required to pay bonuses but are common. Working Hours Limits on working hours vary by industry. The standard work period for employees in factories is 44 hours a week and eight hours a day. Adult males employed in factories requiring continuous work may work up to 48 hours per week. The standard work period for employees in a shop or establishment can work up to 48 hours per week and eight hours a day. Employees working in oil fields or mines can work up to 44 hours per week. Employees are entitled to one day of rest per week. For factory workers, the day of rest is Sunday. Outside of factories, employers can determine which is a rest day. Employees cannot work more than 10 consecutive days without a rest day. Overtime for factory workers cannot exceed 20 hours per week, generally three hours per day Monday through Friday and five hours on Saturday. Overtime for shop and establishment employees cannot exceed 12 hours per week, or 16 hours in extraordinary circumstances. Overtime cannot extend past midnight. Overtime pay is double the basic salary. Vacation Leave Employees receive a minimum of 10 days of paid annual leave. Sick Leave Employees receive 30 days of sick leave per year after six months of service. Employees must provide a medical certificate. Any unused sick leave does not carry over and is lost at the end of the year. Employees with less than six months of service may take unpaid leave. Maternity / Paternity Leave Female employees are entitled to 14 weeks of paid maternity leave, six weeks before the birth of the child and eight weeks after the birth of a child. Employees covered by Myanmar’s social security scheme can take an additional four weeks of leave for the birth of twins and are entitled to six weeks of leave in the case of a miscarriage. Employees who have adopted children are entitled to eight weeks of paid leave. Employers generally are responsible for employee’s pay while on leave unless the employee is covered by social security. Male employees are entitled to 15 days of paternity leave. However, if their wives are not insured under social security then they shall receive 25% of their average wages for a month in the case of a single delivery. It changes to 37.5% for twins, and 50% for triplets. Employment Termination/Severance Employers and employees can terminate an employment contract by providing notice 30 days in advance. Employers generally must provide notice in writing, have a valid reason for the dismissal and pay severance If an employee is terminated during an employee’s probation period, then no written explanation for grounds of termination is required. However, a month’s notice is still required. An employer can dismiss an employee for disciplinary reasons, including the violation of workplace rules known to the employee, without paying severance. Best practice for employers is to have an employee handbook and written policies and procedures. It is best to have employees sign this handbook and document each infraction of company policy in writing having the employee sign off on each. An employer can dismiss an employee without providing notice or paying severance if the employee is convicted of stealing, accepting stolen goods, misusing, or helping to misuse work-related property. Health Insurance Benefits Myanmar’s social security system provides eligible employees with access to healthcare. We understand that local laws and regulations change and sourcing an accurate reference guide is not easy. Our data is researched and verified by our team of local international Employment Attorneys, HR and Benefit Professionals and Tax Accountants through our Expandopedia team and consultants, to ensure information up-to-date and accurate. Partnering with Elements Global Services when expanding into Myanmar / Burma, can dramatically reduce the standard brick and mortar processes of doing business in foreign markets and allow you to focus on what you do best, growing your company! 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