The ministry's website provides information for all of the department's current actions and program areas in relation to employment in Brazil.

the Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego has offices throughout rio de janeiro city and state, as listed on this page.

Created as far back as 1888, the Ministério da Previdência Social, or the Ministry of Social Welfare is the organ of the federal government responsible for the social wellbeing of the Brazilian worker, helping to redistribute income to support individuals and families reach access to their basic needs.

This includes help with retirement, maternity salary, and illness benefits, among others.