Overview

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is responsible for promoting industrial harmony, protecting workers’ rights, and ensuring workplace safety. It regulates employment services, manages work permits and resolves labour disputes. Additionally, the Ministry administers social protection programmes such as the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), providing support for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income households.

Vision Statement
Transforming lives by delivering world-class labour and social protection services.

Mission Statement
To promote sound labour relations and deliver effective social protection programmes that empower individuals and their families while advancing a culture of productivity and decent work.

Mandate
The Ministry’s responsibility is to promote compliance with labour standards, access to decent work and employment towards an efficient and effective labour market, while providing social protection services and facilitating social inclusion of the vulnerable, as it promotes increased levels of national and workplace productivity.