Ministry of Labour and Social Security (Turkey)

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (Turkish: Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı) is a ministry of the Government of Turkey responsible for labor relations, social security, and employment policies. Its primary function is to regulate the labor market, ensure fair working conditions, and provide social security benefits to Turkish citizens.

The Ministry's responsibilities include:

• Labor Laws and Regulations: Developing and enforcing labor laws related to wages, working hours, occupational health and safety, and collective bargaining.
• Social Security: Administering social security programs such as pensions, health insurance, and unemployment benefits. This is often implemented through affiliated institutions like the Social Security Institution (SGK).
• Employment Services: Providing employment services, including job placement assistance, vocational training, and unemployment insurance.
• International Labor Relations: Representing Turkey in international labor organizations and cooperating with other countries on labor and social security issues.
• Combating Child Labor: Implementing policies and programs to eliminate child labor.
• Overseeing Unions: Regulating and overseeing the activities of labor unions and employer associations.

The Ministry is headed by the Minister of Labour and Social Security, who is a member of the Cabinet. The Minister is responsible for overseeing the Ministry's operations and implementing government policies in the area of labor and social security. The organizational structure typically includes various general directorates and departments responsible for specific areas of labor and social security policy. The current Minister of Labour and Social Security changes with governmental shifts and can be found on the official government website.