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ABSTRACT AN OVERVIEW ON QUALITY OF WORLIFE Quality of Work Life has assumed increasing interest and importance in both industrialized as well as developing countries of the world. In India, its scope seems to be broader than much labour legislation enacted to protect the workers. DEFINITION: Richard and J. Loy define Quality of Work Life means “the degree to much the members of the working organization are able to satisfy important personnel needs through their experience in the organization.” Quality of Work Life is a process in organizations, which enables its members at all levels to participate actively and effectively in shaping the organization environment, methods and out comes. Quality of Work Life is also defined as “an environment in the organization which motivates the employees to enhance their abilities on continuous basis and which facilities them to have social co-operation among them.” The defining of quality of work life involves three major parts: occupational health care, suitable working time and appropriate salary.

The safe work environment provides the basis for the person to enjoy working. The work should not pose a health hazard for the person. The employer and employee, aware of their risks and rights, could achieve a lot in their mutually beneficial dialogue. The working time has been established by the state according to legislation which is a 40hour working week in Estonia. The standard limits on overtime, time of vacation and taking of free days before national holidays have been separately stipulated.