CoR - Portugal employment

Central level

The Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security is responsible for:

Developing, driving, implementing and evaluating sustainable employment policies, labour relations and working conditions;
Designing and formulating the policy measures of the social security system, as well as programs and actions for its implementation;
Ensuring implementation of programs and actions resulting from the policies and established procedures;
Planning and coordination of the implementation of European structural funds for investment in the areas of social inclusion and employment,
Exercising oversight and supervision of the Institute of Employment and Professional Training in coordination with the Ministry of Economy.

The Ministry of Economy is responsible for:

Defining, managing and implementing policies on economic growth, competitiveness, innovation, internationalization of enterprises and the promotion of trade, industry and investment,
Providing oversight of the Commission for Equality in Labour and Employment which works to promote equality and non-discrimination between women and men in the workforce, employment and vocational training;
Promoting, attracting and supporting the implementation of national and foreign investments.

Responsible ministries/bodies