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During Signal No. 8+ or Black Rainstorm, employers should arrange for staff to shelter safely; employees in non-essential industries typically do not need to work — specifics depend on the employment contract and company policy.
The Labour Relations Law sets normal hours at 8/day and 48/week; overtime requires a written agreement within 36 hours in advance, and compensation is either extra pay (50%–100% above normal wage) or time off in lieu.
At the end of the lease, the landlord must return the deposit if there is no damage; refusal can be mediated by the Housing Bureau or pursued via civil (small-claims) proceedings.
Start by speaking directly with the neighbour; if that fails, complain to the building management or owners' association; noise that violates the Noise Law or disturbs public order can be reported to the police.
Under the Animal Protection Law and the Civil Code, the keeper of an animal is liable for damage it causes; intentional or negligent keeping may increase liability.
A work injury must be reported to the employer immediately; the employer should notify the Labour Affairs Bureau within 24 hours; the employee is then entitled to medical costs, compensation, and rehabilitation under the work-injury scheme.
For online shopping fraud, keep transaction records and file a complaint with the Consumer Council; for actual scams, report to the Judicial Police and consider civil proceedings to recover losses.
Economic housing applicants must meet conditions on age, years of residence in Macau, income cap, and asset cap; allocation is by point-scoring.
The Macau Civil Code sets the order of inheritance through blood relatives, the spouse, and direct descendants; a will can adjust the distribution within legal limits but must preserve the forced heirship of statutory heirs.
Under Article 18(1) of the Labour Relations Law, a probationary period may not exceed 90 days and cannot be renewed.