Tag: Labor
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DSAL proposes a 90-day maternity leave and increased annual leave
During a public consultation held on Friday (Jan. 30) regarding amendments to the Labour Relations Law, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) proposed increasing maternity leave to ... -
Gov’t says employers ‘do not intentionally violate the law’ as illegal work cases rise
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) revealed that 668 non-residents were found working illegally in Macau last year. However, officials noted that “the majority of employers do ... -
CE Vows to enhance non-local worker approval system
While acknowledging the low overall unemployment rate, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has announced plans for a comprehensive review and enhancement of the non-local worker ... -
Birth-rate decline sparks concerns over teacher unemployment
The declining birth rate in Macau has raised concerns among Legislative Assembly (AL) members about potential teacher unemployment, with Vong Kuoc Ieng, vice president of the ... -
Survey shows enterprises plan modest salary hikes in 2026
A joint survey conducted by two leading employment agencies in Macau reveals that local enterprises are increasingly reluctant to raise compensation, with even those planning to ... -
Survey shows youth jobs strong, but salary expectations gap remains
While a legislator noted that overall employment conditions for young people remain favorable, a recent survey revealed a noteworthy gap between wage levels in the Macau ... -
Associations say minimum wage hike provides relief amid looming cost
Local service and property management associations have weighed in on the city’s minimum wage increase, which took effect on January 1, raising the hourly rate to ... -
Secretary Tai bids on creating a ‘dynamic evaluation’ of imported labor needs
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, said the government continues to dynamically assess salary and manpower needs across various industries through job-matching data, using ... -
DSAL refutes alleged issues involving former satellite casino staff
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has dismissed allegations regarding the relocation of former satellite casino employees, calling them false rumors. In a written response to an ... -
Underemployment rises slightly as jobless rates remain stable
Macau’s underemployment rate climbed to 1.5% for both local residents and the overall workforce in September–November 2025, up slightly from the previous period, even as unemployment ... -
Employers risk work permit revocation for unjustified dismissal of local employees
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has warned that it may fully or partially revoke work permits for companies that unfairly dismiss local employees or compromise their ... -
Lawmaker urges solutions for unemployment in construction, retail sectors
Lawmaker Leong Pou U has called on the government, in a recent written inquiry, to identify more effective solutions to address specific unemployment issues. The lawmaker ... -
Gov’t does not foresee specific labor rules for takeaway delivery drivers
Macau has no plans to introduce dedicated labor regulations for takeaway delivery drivers, despite a lawmaker’s call for enhanced protections amid the sector’s rapid growth. In ... -
Unemployment rate drops while full-time employment sees an increase
The latest data from the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) show that the unemployment rate for local residents from August to October stood at 2.3%, with ... -
Policy Address prioritizes local employment with review of non-local worker approval system
The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage the ... -
Policy Address prioritizes local employment with review of non-local worker approval system
The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage the ... -
Lawmaker calls for measures to tackle construction sector unemployment
Lawmaker Leong Pou U has called on the government, in a written interpellation, to implement measures aimed at improving employment conditions in the construction sector. According ... -
Southeast Asian workforce expected to decline in coming years
Macau authorities previously revealed that the region has over 180,000 non-local workers, with some groups noting that one-third of them come from Southeast Asian countries, although ... -
Career expo and banking job fair launched to boost employment opportunities
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) launched the 2025 Autumn Employment and Career Development Expo yesterday at the Macau ... -
Macau sets minimum hourly wage at MOP35 next year
The Executive Council (ExCo) has announced plans to raise the minimum hourly wage from MOP34 to MOP35, which is expected to take effect this year and ... -
Lawmaker urges authorities to strengthen protections for delivery platform workers
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has submitted a written inquiry calling on the government to implement clearer regulations and protections for workers on food delivery and parcel ... -
Gov’t opens applications for construction engineering internship program
Applications for the “Macau Construction Engineering Internship Program” are being accepted online from today until October 28. The program, launched by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) ... -
DSAL halts renovation work at Macao Dome after fatal ceiling fall
A workplace accident at the Macao East Asian Games Dome claimed the life of a 60-year-old worker last Thursday. The man fell approximately four meters from ... -
Unemployment rate steady at 2%
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). ... -
Gov’t proposes raising minimum wage to between MOP35-37 per hour
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 MOP34, up ... -
DSAL to roll out recruitment platform for local workers
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 ... -
Unemployment edges up as graduates enter job market
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 ... -
FAOM calls for localization targets in finance and administration
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 survey ... -
Lawmaker calls for stronger measures against illegal workers
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. ... -
DSAL reports strong turnout and 177 hires at recent job fairs
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 ... -
Lawmaker urges stricter exit policy for non-resident workers, questions talent scheme
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 slightly up 1H, median salary drops
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 ... -
Minimum-pay jobs on the rise for residents outside gaming industry
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 ... -
Lawmaker claims excessive TNRs are driving down wages
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 ... -
DSAL, concessionaires launch job fairs for displaced casino workers
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 ...
