The labour legislation in Macao only applies to its resident workers. However, to protect non-resident workers, the Macao SARG requires employers to sign with non-resident workers written employment contracts. All employment contracts must be approved by the Human Resources Office. As a general principle, the rights and benefits accorded to non-resident workers under the employment contract should not be lower than the standards stipulated in the relevant labour laws. In case a non-resident worker is not granted any of the contractual rights and benefits or there is any employment-related dispute with his employer, the Labour Affairs Bureau will provide free conciliation service to help the two parties reach a settlement.

To protect their own rights, job seekers should take the initiative to understand the terms of employment and the benefit package. They should also ask for a copy of the employment contract after it is signed and keep it for future reference.

Labour matters such as labour relations, employment contracts, working conditions are clearly spelt out in the labour legislation of Macao (勞動關係法) (Chinese version only). Though only applicable to resident workers in Macao, they can serve as a reference for those who intend to work in Macao.