What Does a Labour Welfare Officer Do in a Factory? Seeking Insights on Their Role and Responsibilities

Dear Concerned,

Would you please tell me about the duties and responsibilities of a Labour Welfare Officer in a factory under the Factory Act.

With Regards,
Dharmendra Kumar

Dear,

Some duties and responsibilities are prescribed under the Factory Act 1948. These include:

1) Acting as a negotiating officer.
2) Shaping and formulating labor policies.
3) Establishing contacts.
4) Dealing with wages and employment.
5) Preventing anti-social activities.
6) Bringing about peaceful settlements.
7) Complying with the provisions of the factory.
8) Promoting relations between the factory and workers.
9) Encouraging the formation of committees.
10) Securing provisions of amenities.
11) Assisting factory management in regulating leave.
12) Ensuring welfare provisions.
13) Providing advice to factory management.

These are some of the prescribed duties of a Labor Welfare Officer. If you have any doubts, please do not hesitate to contact Sachin at 09421483244.

Dear,

As we all know, we are required to appoint Welfare Officer(s) as per the mandate of section 49 of the Factories Act. However, when it comes to the duties, qualifications, and conditions of service of the officers, we need to refer to the relevant State Rules.

With Regards,
R.N.Khola