If you are an Employer

Navigating Myanmar employment laws and regulations can pose a challenge for employers. Legal issues impact all stages of the employment lifecycle, from recruitment to engagement to termination. Employers must build and maintain workplaces that meet ever-changing market conditions. A key foundation to effective human resource management is well-drafted employment agreements and labour handbooks. In principle, all employment agreements need to be registered with a local labour authority.

If you are an Employee

Before signing an employment agreement for a new job, many employees (especially senior executives) will consider having their employment contract reviewed by a lawyer to reduce risk and provide certainty about the employment arrangement.

Employment Law Advice

Seeking legal advice can ensure employment issues do not arise later on. For instance, we are frequently asked to comment on:

• Compliance with various employment regulations;
• Calculation of severance payment; and
• Consequences of unfair dismissal.

Please see our articles and case studies discussing employment law and other issues.

Corporate Immigration

Whether you are looking to come to Myanmar to work with a company or an INGO or to do your own business, you may seek assistance and advice of our lawyers.

Our team can assist with:

• Obtaining various types of Myanmar visas;
• Preparing invitation letters for business visas;
• Obtaining stay permits and other immigration documents;
• Renewing visas;
• Police clearance certificates; and
• Birth certificates.

We provide immigration advice to both applicants looking to work in Myanmar, as well as Myanmar businesses looking to attract foreign employees and investors.

Employment Disputes

Disputes that arise during employment can often be resolved through negotiation between the employer and employee. In some cases, however, an employment lawyer may be necessary to deal with the dispute. Our lawyers can assist with an employment dispute through mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution procedures.