Informal employment in the Turkish labor market is a persistent problem with serious social and economic consequences, particularly affecting vulnerable groups such as children, women and migrants. Informal employment refers to labor that is not registered in the social security system, leaving workers without legal protections, rights and job security. The prevalence of informal employment in Turkey is linked to various socio-economic factors such as demographic trends, gender roles, migration dynamics and demand for cheap labor.

Especially in rural areas, children work in informal jobs in the agricultural sector, which negatively affects their education and leads to social exclusion in the long term. Women's participation in informal employment is closely linked to gender inequality, with many women working in domestic work or agriculture without social security. Migrants, especially Syrians, work informally in the labor market due to legal status issues, which deprives them of job security.

The aim of this study is to examine the reasons why children, women and migrants are exposed to informal employment in the Turkish labor market and the social and economic consequences of this situation. By analyzing how these disadvantaged groups are affected by informal employment, the study aims to offer solutions to policy makers to prevent informal employment.