1. When tropical cyclone warning signal no. 8 is expected to be hoisted in the afternoon until the morning of the following day, the Labour Affairs Bureau will inform the citizens/enterprises about the new schedule and follow-up arrangements for the following services:
 
Job matching and referral services Job referral and interview arrangements for construction workers
Employment registration Issue of declarations to apply for unemployment benefits
Recruitment registration Mock interview workshops
Interviews with disabled persons, job referral and follow-up services Career potential assessment

2. While tropical cyclone warning signal no. 8 is hoisted, the services at the Labour Affairs Bureau will be suspended and all classes / examinations / activities will be cancelled. When the signal is hoisted during classes / examinations / activities, the participants are allowed to leave only in safe conditions. Specific arrangements are as follows:
 
Signal Hoisting Time Arrangements for classes / examinations / activities
Tropical cyclone warning signal no. 8 or above is hoisted Between 7:30 and the start of morning classes / examinations / activities Morning classes will be suspended / examinations and activities will be postponed
Between 12:30 and the start of afternoon classes / examinations / activities Afternoon classes will be suspended / examinations and activities will be postponed
Between 14:31 and the start of evening classes / examinations / activities Evening classes will be suspended / examinations and activities will be postponed
During classes / examinations / activities Participants will be allowed to leave only in safe conditions
       
3. Regarding all documents related to applications for hiring non-resident workers involving a deadline, such as objections, appeals, supplementary documentation, written statements for hearings, etc., the due date will be extended in accordance with the impact of the typhoon.

4. Occupational safety and health – work safety guidelines (only available in Chinese): https://www.dsal.gov.mo/dsso/zh_tw/standard/saft_procdure.html

5. Notes on work arrangements for employees during typhoon: https://www.dsal.gov.mo/download/pdf_en/function_classification/labor_problem/download/blnotice_weather_e.pdf

6. Emergency hotline during typhoon: 6288 6091
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