Organisation

Departments

The Ministery of Labour and Social Inclusion has six departments.
The Press and Communications Division is part of the Secretary General’s staff.

  • The Department of Labour Market

    The Department of Labour Market is responsible for promoting a well-functioning labour market. The department oversees policies and measures for vulnerable groups in the labour market, labour immigration regulations, and income policy.

    Director General Einar Skancke

  • The Department of Working Environment and Safety

    The Department of Working Environment and Safety is responsible for labor law, working environment, and safety in Norwegian working life.

    Director General Ragnhild Nordaas

  • The Department of Finance and Governance

    The Department of Finance and Governance coordinates, ensures the quality of, and follows up on the ministry’s work with the state budget.

    Director General Tom Gulliksen

  • The Department of Integration

    The Integration Department is responsible for policies and measures that aim to increase labour participation and participation in society in general. The department is also responsible for coordinating integration policy across sectors.

    Director General Lisbeth Fransplass Røren

  • The Department of Pension

    The Department of Pension has the overall responsibility for the pension policy, including the work on the pension reform.

    Director General Dag Holen

  • The Press and Communications Division

    The Press and Communications Division deals with press enquiries to the Ministry’s political leadership and the Ministry. The Division also helps to locate the correct department or case officer for background material and information. The Press and Communications Division is part of the Secretary General’s staff.

    Head of Communication Åsmund Eide

  • The Department of Administrative Services

    The Department of Administrative Services is responsible for the Ministry's organization and systems. This includes the overall employer function in the Ministry, organizational development, personnel policy, and internal communication. The department is also responsible for work processes, security, information management, and case management systems, in addition to operational and office support functions.

    Director General Yvonne Larssen

  • The Department of Welfare Policy

    The Welfare Policy Department is responsible for tasks related to income security, living conditions, and follow-up for those who have fallen out of the workforce due to health or social issues. The department has a special responsibility for sickness benefits, work assessment allowance, disability benefits, and the Social Services Act. The department is also responsible for several other schemes within the National Insurance Scheme, including care benefits, basic and attendance benefits, and assistive aids. The department coordinates the ministry’s work on the follow-up of the Inclusive Working Life Agreement (IA Agreement).

    Director General Ulf Pedersen