Palestinian Ministry of Labour
{{Short description|Government ministry of Palestine}}
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| native_name = وزارة العمل الفلسطينية
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| formed = 1994
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| jurisdiction = State of Palestine
| headquarters = Ramallah, Palestine
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| minister1_name = Dr. Enas Attari
| minister1_pfo = Minister of Labour
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| website = {{URL|https://mol.ps}}
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The Palestinian Ministry of Labour is a government agency in the State of Palestine established in 1994, responsible for labour and employment issues. Its mission is to create a favourable work environment, promote social justice, protect the rights of workers, and ensure that employers comply with labour laws and regulations.{{cite web | url=https://www.devex.com/organizations/ministry-of-labour-mol-palestine-136612 | title=Ministry of Labour (MOL) (Palestine) | Devex }} Dr. Enas Attari is the current Minister of Labour.{{Cite web|url=http://www.palestinecabinet.gov.ps/portal/Government/ViewMinisterEn/a093d3a7-552a-4de7-8f58-d33aacd9e507|title=State of Palestine - Council of Ministers|website=palestinecabinet.gov.ps}}{{Cite web|url=https://jordantimes.com/news/local/palestinian-employment-strategy-meeting-held-amman|title=Palestinian employment strategy meeting held in Amman|date=February 23, 2023|website=Jordan Times}}
Functions
- The Ministry of Labour in Palestine is responsible for the following key functions:{{Cite web|url=https://archive.unescwa.org/palestinian-ministry-labour|title=Palestinian Ministry of Labour|date=October 13, 2015|website=United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia}}
- Developing policies and strategies related to labour and employment.
- Administering labour laws and regulations, and ensuring compliance with them.
- Providing employment services, including job placement and vocational training.
- Protecting workers' rights and ensuring fair working conditions.
- Regulating the labour market and addressing issues related to labour mobility.
- Ensuring workplace safety and health, and preventing occupational hazards.
- Addressing the needs of vulnerable groups in the labour market, such as women, youth, and people with disabilities.
References
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