Work in Macau
Maria Theresa S. Samante, Jul 13, 2006
Although
Jobs in
Professional/Skilled Workers
Engineers
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Secretary Personal Technician Dental Nurse |
Bartender Chef Cook Assistant Cook |
Domestic Helper
Driver
Cleaner
Services/Hospitality
Waiter/Waitress |
Bellman |
Chambermaid |
Usherette |
Personnel Spa and Salon |
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Salary
There is no mandatory minimum wage in
Working Condition
- There is no mandatory minimum wage.
- There are no publicly administered social security programs, but some companies provide private welfare and security packages.
- 48-hour per week (eight hours per day), overtime pay, annual leave, one day off, and medical and maternity care.
Additional information: |
The law requires every company to give a 24-hour (one day) off for every seven days of work, it is normal for workers to work overtime to compensate the low wages. The Labor Department provided assistance and legal advice to workers on request. |
- Migrant workers often received less than local residents for performing the same job, lived in controlled dormitories, worked 10 to 12 hours per day, and owed large sums of money to labor-importing companies for purchasing their jobs. They had no collective bargaining rights and no legal recourse in the case of unfair dismissal.
- The Labor Department enforced occupational safety and health regulations. If they fail to correct infractions, it could lead to prosecution. Although the law states that employers are required to provide a safe working environment, no explicit provisions protect employees' right to continued employment if they refuse to work under dangerous conditions.