Is an LLB Enough to Become a Labour Welfare Officer? Seeking Guidance from Experienced Professionals

Dear Seniors,

Can you please suggest to me the qualifications of a Labour Welfare Officer? My friend has completed an LLB with compulsory subjects. Is he eligible for the position of a Labour Welfare Officer or not?

Regards,
Parul

Usually, those who have completed a Master's in Social Work (MSW) will be preferred for positions as Welfare Officers, as they possess both theoretical and practical knowledge about Employee Welfare.

Dear Parul,

Appointment of LWO is made as per the requirements of the Factories Act, 1948. One has to go through the State Recruitment of Labour Welfare Officers Rules to examine the qualifications for this appointment. In general, an M.A. in Social Work is one of the recognized qualifications for this position.

Regards,

R.N. Khola
Skylark Associates, Gurgaon
(Labour Law & Legal Consultants)
09810405361

In continuation of the above, it is also suggested that you may visit the office of your area Factory Inspector for this purpose.

Dear Parul,

To become a Labour Welfare Officer, a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is preferred. This position is recognized under The Factory Act 1948, section 49(1), and the qualifications and other conditions are determined by the state government as per section 49(2).

Thank you.
Sanjeev Rai

Dear Paul,

The appointment of a labor welfare officer is guided by the rules set out in the State Labour Welfare Officer rules. For example, in the state of West Bengal, the required qualifications are enumerated in the W.B. Factories Welfare Officers Rules, 1971.

Thanks,
Mahesh Pandey

Dear Parul,

For a Labour Officer position in India, the qualification requirements are as follows: a post-graduate degree/diploma in Social Work, Labour Welfare, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, or any other related subject from a recognized university, institution, or equivalent. However, preference is given to Social Work students.

Hi Parul,

The Labour Welfare Officer's qualification is compulsory. He/she should have a post-graduate degree or a post-graduate diploma in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management or Social Work, or a diploma in Social Work from a recognized institution or university. Additionally, state rules should also be considered.

Candidates with an MSW (Master of Social Work) and MPM (Master of Personnel Management) are given preference.

Jai Bakshi
Email: edcjai@gmail.com

Hello,

Ref: Karnataka

Under the Karnataka Welfare Officers (Duties, Qualifications, and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1963:

Qualification: A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a welfare officer unless he or she:

a. possesses a degree from a University recognized by the State government.

b. has obtained a degree or diploma in any social science with Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, and Labour Welfare as their papers or subjects from a University established by law in India or an equivalent qualification.

For a One-Day Training Programme exclusively for Welfare Officers on the Dynamics of Welfare - Link to Business Growth in Industries, please contact:

Ram K Navaratna
HR Resonance
Bangalore

Visit: hrresonance.googlepages.com

Thank you.

Hi,

The appointment of a welfare officer is outlined in Section 49 of the Factories Act 1948. The qualifications required for this position include a Master's in Social Work (MSW) or Master's in Personnel Management (MPM). Additionally, knowledge of the local language is also considered important.

Section 49 of the Factories Act 1948 is reproduced below for your information.

WELFARE OFFICERS. - (1) In every factory wherein five hundred or more workers are ordinarily employed, the occupier shall employ in the factory such a number of Welfare Officers as may be prescribed.

(2) The State Government may prescribe the duties, qualifications, and conditions of service of officers employed under subsection (1).

As per Section 76-B of the A.P. Factories Rules 1950, a person shall not be eligible for appointment as a Welfare Officer unless he possesses--

(a) A degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or in Law from any University;

(b) A Postgraduate Degree or Diploma covering Labour Legislations with case law, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, Human Resource Management, and other allied subjects with Labour Welfare as a Special subject, of not less than two years duration conducted by a University of the State of Andhra Pradesh or recognized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

(c) Adequate knowledge of the Telugu Language.

Ref: Karnataka

Under the Karnataka Welfare Officers (Duties, Qualifications, and Conditions of Service) rules, 1963,

Qualification - A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a Welfare Officer unless he or she:

a. Possesses a degree from a University recognized by the State government.

b. Has obtained a degree or diploma in any social science with Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, and Labor Welfare as their papers or subjects from a University established by law in India or an equivalent qualification, etc.

Best Wishes

For One-Day Training program exclusively for Welfare Officers on "Dynamics of Welfare - Link to Business growth in Industries."

Contact:
Ram K Navaratna
HR Resonance
Visit: hrresonance.googlepages.com

Dear Parul,

The basic qualification for a Welfare Officer is a Masters in Labour Studies from the University of Mumbai. This is the only course in Asia that is designed according to the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, Section 49. For more details, you may visit www.milsplacement.in for admission.

Regards,
Darshan Dusane
Maharashtra Institute of Labour Studies, Mumbai

Dear All,

I have completed PGDM in Human Resource and have been working as a welfare officer in a garment export company in Noida (U.P) for the past year. Could you please advise me on whether I am eligible for this designation or not? I am currently responsible for managing first aid, fire safety, medical issues, committees, grievances, etc.

Looking forward to your responses, friends.

Regards,
Taashi

What are the procedures to qualify for the examination of a Labour Welfare Officer in any state? Please guide me.

I want to know about the exam for Labour Welfare Officer or the procedure for the vacancy.

Dear seniors, can you please guide me on how to prepare and study for the position of Labour Officer? I have just completed my MSW in Labour, so please advise me on what steps I should take. I am unsure of what to do.

Regards,
Vicky

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- Post-graduate Degree/Diploma in Social Work, Labour Welfare, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, or any other allied subject from a recognized University or equivalent institution.
However, Social Work students are given preference.

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Dear Sir,

This is Sandeep Patil. I have completed post-graduation in MBA-HR from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Currently, I am working in a private company as a Sr. Executive-HR. However, I am seeking information about the role of a Labour Welfare Officer/Labour Officer.

Does this position fall under government employment? Is an MBA in HR a suitable qualification for a Labour Officer role? If not, what course should I pursue to qualify for this position?

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Sandeep Patil

In every factory where five hundred or more workers are ordinarily employed, the occupier shall employ a welfare officer in the factory. A person should possess the following qualifications for appointment as a welfare officer:

a. A Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce, or Law from any University.
b. A Degree or Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management covering Labour Welfare as a special subject.
c. A person who is directly or indirectly interested in any factory or any patent of machinery cannot be appointed as a welfare officer.
d. Should have knowledge of the regional language.

Thanks & Regards.

Yes. He is eligible according to Factories Act 1948.

Every individual who has completed:

a. a Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or in Law of any University;

b. a Degree or Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management covering Labour Welfare, as a special subject.

c. A person who is directly or indirectly interested in any factory or any patent of machinery cannot be appointed as a welfare officer.

d. Should have knowledge of the regional language.