The Senegalese government has initiated wide-ranging reforms of its Labor and Social Security Codes, aiming to strengthen worker protections and extend social coverage—particularly for those in the informal and migrant workforce.
The announcement was made by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the opening of the 4th Social Conference on Employment and Employability in Diamniadio, where he underscored the urgency of addressing youth unemployment through targeted policy shifts in training, skills development, and entrepreneurship.
“These reforms must reflect the realities of our economy and ensure every worker is protected, regardless of their status,” President Faye said, calling for inclusive dialogue among government, labor unions, and the private sector.
The overhaul aligns with the Ministry of Labor’s commitment to update Senegal’s outdated labor laws. A key component is the expansion of social protections to include migrant and informal workers, who make up more than 60% of the country’s workforce but often operate without formal rights or benefits.
Officials say the revised codes will modernize employer-employee relations, improve working conditions, and offer clearer pathways for economic formalization—critical for achieving equitable and sustainable development for the Senegalese people.
