Employment

Besides, Myanmar has an active labor force of 32.11 million. Fairly well trained manpower and skilled labor are available. The labor cost in Myanmar is quite low compared with its neighboring countries. The working hours in Myanmar are 48 hrs a week for Companies and factories, 44 hrs a week for Oil field and Mines, 40 hrs a week for underground mines. Required manpower can be recruited through Township Labor Offices. Those who work in private business have the right to enjoy 6 days casual leave, 30days medical leave, 10 days earned leave and 21 public holidays in a year with wages. Moreover, women workers can enjoy maternity leave with wages covered by the Social Security Act of 1954.