SHAJAHAN M M
Thiruvananthapuram
Summary
Accomplished Deputy Labour Officer with extensive experience at the Labour Department, Government of Kerala. Expert in industrial dispute resolution and labour legislation compliance, fostering stakeholder engagement and effective negotiation. Proven track record in promoting fair labor practices and implementing policies that enhance workplace harmony. Strong communicator and collaborative leader dedicated to public service ethics.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Labour Officer (Retired)
Labour Department, Government of Kerala
Trivandrum
11.1997 - 05.2025
- Advanced to Deputy Labour Officer on 15 June 2022, and continued until retirement on 31 May 2025. Oversaw dispute resolution and conciliation proceedings under the Industrial Disputes Act. Maintained industrial peace through effective negotiation, legal intervention, and mediation.
- Promoted to Assistant Labor Officer Grade I on December 13, 2019, served until June 14, 2022.
- Commenced service as Lower Division Clerk on 4 November 1997, promoted to Assistant Labour Officer Grade-II on 11 December 2013. Executed the implementation and monitoring of various labor legislations, including the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act. Conducted inspections and enforced compliance with the Minimum Wages Act and the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act. Resolved worker grievances and liaised with stakeholders to promote fair labor practices.
Business Executive
Madhyamam Daily, Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
08.1996 - 11.1997
Business Development Executive
Uma Advertising & Marketing Agency, Kollam
Kollam
06.1995 - 08.1996
Business Executive
Impact Multivision Private Limited, Ernakulam
Ernakulam
08.1993 - 06.1995
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University College
Thiruvananthapuram03.1990
Skills
- Administrative leadership
- Labour legislation compliance
- Industrial dispute resolution
- Stakeholder engagement
- Labour law enforcement
- Social dialogue and negotiation
- Public service ethics
- Policy implementation
- Negotiation techniques
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Languages
English, Malayalam
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Mentoring, Social Work
Training
- Workshop on Labour Codes for senior officers of Labour Department (Institute of Management in Government (IMG), Kerala )
- Workshop on Labour Dispute Resolution (Jointly by International Labour Organization (ILO) and Kerala Institute of Labour and Employment)
- Certificate Course in Labour Relations and Social Dialogue (International Labour Organization (ILO) and Kerala Institute of Labour and Employment)
Timeline
Deputy Labour Officer (Retired)
Labour Department, Government of Kerala
11.1997 - 05.2025
Business Executive
Madhyamam Daily, Thiruvananthapuram
08.1996 - 11.1997
Business Development Executive
Uma Advertising & Marketing Agency, Kollam
06.1995 - 08.1996
Business Executive
Impact Multivision Private Limited, Ernakulam
08.1993 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University College
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