Tag: Labor
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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 ... -
‘Volunteers’ seeking profit are against the law, say DSAL and PSP
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 ... -
DSAL issues MOP7 million in fines for unlawful work over last five quarters
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 ... -
Importing non-local workers ‘serves Macau’s interests’, says Anton Tai
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’ ... -
Lawyer criticizes authorities for detaining protester, calls legal system ‘predictable and unreliable’
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 ... -
Gov’t approach to local job market ‘is fundamentally flawed’: Ron Lam
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 ... -
Gov’t set to launch ‘comprehensive’ vocational training platform this year
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. In ... -
Satellite casino staff’s future remains uncertain
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 ... -
Non-resident worker recruitment requests decline by 13%
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 Bureau ... -
Lawmaker urges stronger labor protections amid anticipated economic slowdown
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 emphasized ... -
Gaming op’s alleged unfair dismissals prompt calls for gov’t investigation
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 Lam ... -
Unemployment rate declines to 2.4% in 2024
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 overall unemployment ... -
Minimum wage law under review
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 ... -
Dismissal compensation salary cap set to increase to MOP21,500
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 ... -
Local residents unemployment remains 2.3%
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 ... -
Locals occupy 90% of gaming industry managerial jobs
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 ... -
6% drop in labor dispute cases despite surge in worker complaints
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 on ... -
Gov’t proposes raising termination compensation
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 ... -
DSAL to enhance safety for construction workers
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 ... -
Labor Earnings in gaming sector rising
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 ... -
DSAL lacks accurate labor data, commits to legal review
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 ... -
Minimum domestic workers’ salary increased to MOP3,200
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 a ... -
Former employees file complains over MASTV
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 24. ... -
DSAL reports five safety violations in 1,610 inspections
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 violations ... -
Ella Lei calls for crackdown on illegal foreign workers
Lawmaker Ella Lei has called on the Macau government to take stronger action against a troubling rise in illegal employment of non-resident workers, including cross-border truck ... -
DSAL job matching sessions this month expected to offer 1,500 jobs
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is once again organizing a series of job-matching sessions in partnership with all six gaming concessionaires. The sessions will be held ... -
2023 unemployment rate slightly down amid recovery
The general unemployment rate and the unemployment rate of local residents in 2023 decreased by 1.0 and 1.4 percentage points year-on-year to 2.7% and 3.4% respectively, ... -
DSAL and Wynn to launch ‘Culinary Apprentice Training Plan’
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Wynn Macau will jointly launch the “Wynn Culinary Apprentice Plan,” a program that provides professional training for Macau residents interested ... -
46 employers banned from rehiring after illegal work
Only 46 employers or entities of 2,187 found to be working illegally or engaged in unlawful work practices involving non-resident workers (TNRs) since 2018 have been ... -
Gov’t to raise minimum wage to MOP7,072 next year
The local government announced on Friday that it will raise Macau’s minimum wage to MOP7,072 in 2024, an increase of MOP416 from the current MOP6,656. The ... -
Youth Career Expo to offer 1,700 job vacancies
The 2023 Youth Career Expo will be held on Sept. 27 and 28 with around 60 companies and institutions covering 14 different economic sectors offering some ... -
Domestic helpers’ salaries back to pre-pandemic levels due to lower demand
Demand for domestic workers has decreased, resulting in lower monthly wages, which dropped by up to 30%. According to the Association of Employment Agencies for Foreign ...
