About the Ministry of Employment
The Ministry of Employment has almost 100 employees, of whom approximately six per cent are political appointees. Minister for Employment Sven Otto Littorin is head of the Ministry and he has a political staff with a State Secretary, a Press Secretary and Political Advisers.
Press releases
Areas of responsibility
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Labour market policy
Employment offices, adaptation of work and rehabilitation focusing on working life, issues concerning people with disabilities and unemployment benefit, etc. The EU employment strategy and the European Social Fund's programme in Sweden.
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Working life
Issues relating to working hours, work environment, the organisation of work and labour legislation and continuing professional development
