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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho
Macau,
Macau’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.0% from June to August 2025, according to the latest employment survey released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).
Officials have said there is room to raise the minimum hourly wage to between MOP35 and MOP37. The city’s current minimum wage stands at
The Employment Promotion Coordination Working Group held its regular meeting last week, during which it revealed that the Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will establish a recruitment platform
The unemployment rate rose slightly in May–July 2025, reaching 2.0% overall and 2.6% for local residents, driven by an influx of recent graduates entering the labor market.
The Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) has called on the government to set clear localization targets for managerial roles in finance and administration, citing
Lawmaker Che Sai Wang has urged the government to enforce tighter controls, citing the dozens of non-residents, including mainland students, caught working illegally in local workplaces.
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), in collaboration with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), is hosting a three-day job fair at the Macao Forum, emphasizing its
Lawmaker Ron Lam has called on the government to accelerate the replacement of non-resident workers with locals and to clarify details of the Talent Recruitment Programme, arguing that
Unemployment in Macau rose slightly in the first half (1H) of the year, while median monthly earnings saw a modest decline, according to data released by
The emergence of “locals becoming supplementary non-local workers” has sparked discussion in the city, as the worsening job market is reflected in advertisements offering local workers monthly
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has accused companies of strategically advertising jobs with low salaries to justify hiring non-local workers (TNRs), thereby suppressing overall industry wages. In
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has increased its support for satellite casino staff following the June 9 announcement that all 11 satellite casinos will cease operations
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Public Security Police Force (PSP) have issued a joint statement refuting online rumors that non-resident “volunteers” working at the recent
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has reportedly issued fines totaling up to MOP7.13 million in cases involving unlawful work. A total of 741 joint inspection operations
The government has reiterated its stance on the employment of non-local workers, stating that the policy continues to prioritize local employment and the protection of residents’
May 1, Labor Day, saw the Macau police arrest a man for allegedly violating the city’s Assembly and Demonstration Law by displaying and shouting slogans outside
Employment remains one of the most significant challenges facing society today, and prioritizing local job opportunities is essential. However, lawmaker Ron Lam argues that the current
The government plans to launch a comprehensive vocational training platform later this year, allowing job seekers to access all necessary resources in one convenient location.
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) stated on Friday that it had not received any labor disputes involving staff at satellite casinos. However, the following day, the
The number of recruitment requests for non-resident workers dropped by nearly 13% in 2024, following a significant surge in 2023, according to the Labour Affairs
Lawmaker Ella Lei has again urged the government to enhance labor protections as Macau adapts to economic restructuring. In an interpellation to the government, she
Local employees of a gaming operator have allegedly been unfairly dismissed without explanation, prompting calls for a thorough government investigation into the matter. Lawmaker Ron
The SAR’s unemployment rate showed positive signs of improvement in 2024, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).
The Labor Affairs Bureau has commenced its second mandated review of the Minimum Wage Law, a process required every two years under local legislation. The announcement follows
A bill to raise the maximum compensation for dismissal without just cause was passed yesterday at the Legislative Assembly, with all lawmakers voting in favor. The
Macau's unemployment rate has held steady at 1.7% for the period of June to August, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The unemployment
The percentage of local workers in mid- and senior-level positions at Macau’s six gaming concessionaires reached 90.35% in the first half of the year, according to
The Labour Affairs Bureau’s (DSAL) 2023 annual report revealed a decrease in overall labor dispute cases and fines, even as more workers filed multiple complaints
The Standing Committee on Social Coordination has convened its third plenary meeting to review the maximum amount of monthly basic compensation used to calculate termination compensation
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) says it will continue reviewing and updating occupational safety and health courses to keep pace with evolving industry developments and safety measures,
The city’s gaming sector employed 52,518 full-time workers at the end of second quarter, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 825 employees, or 1.6%. However, the number
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) lacks accurate data on several labor-related matters, as evidenced by its inability to respond to an inquiry from the Times. The
The government has raised the minimum salary for domestic workers from MOP3,000 to MOP3,200 per month. The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) announced the change during
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has received complaints from four former employees of the now-bankrupt MASTV satellite television channel. The channel declared bankruptcy on July
In the first half of 2024, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) conducted 1,610 inspections across various workplaces, uncovering five occupational safety and health violations. These
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