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Employee Welfare Assistance Form

An employee welfare assistance form is a request for one-time financial or practical help from the company or its welfare fund during a hardship, such as a medical emergency, death in the family or a natural calamity. It describes the need, the support sought and supporting documents, and records the committee's decision.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

EMPLOYEE WELFARE ASSISTANCE REQUEST

Company:
[Company Name]
Request No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]
Handling:
Confidential

Applicant

Employee Name (or family member applying on behalf)
Employee ID
Department
Years of Service
Mobile Number

Nature of Hardship

  • Medical emergency (self or dependant)
  • Death in the family
  • Natural calamity / fire / accident to property
  • Other serious hardship: [Details]

Details of Need

Brief description
Total cost involved (₹)
Amount covered by insurance / other sources (₹)
Assistance requested (₹)
Type: Grant / Interest-free advance / Either
Other help needed: Leave / Counselling / Logistics

Documents Attached

  • Hospital estimate or bills
  • Insurance settlement or denial letter
  • Death certificate (if applicable)
  • Photographs or official report of damage (if applicable)

Declaration

I declare that the information above is true. I understand that assistance is discretionary, decided as per the welfare policy and available funds. If an advance is sanctioned, I agree to repay it as per the schedule communicated and authorise recovery from my salary.

Applicant
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]

Committee Decision

Recommended ByType SanctionedAmount Sanctioned (₹)Date PaidRemarks
[HR Name][Grant / Advance][Amount][DD/MM/YYYY][Remarks]
Approved by
[Authorised Signatory]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Nature of hardship with category
  • Amount needed and what other help is available, such as insurance
  • Choice of grant or interest-free advance
  • Supporting documents
  • Committee recommendation and sanctioned amount
  • Confidential handling statement

When to use it

  • A family member's treatment exceeds insurance cover
  • An employee's home is damaged by flood or fire
  • Funeral and related expenses after a bereavement
  • A colleague's family needs support after the employee's death

How to customise this template

  1. 1Set maximum grant amounts by category
  2. 2Name the committee or authority that decides
  3. 3Add a fast-track route for medical emergencies
  4. 4Link to your employee loan form for repayable support

HR tips

  • Handle requests discreetly and quickly
  • Ask only for documents needed to verify the need
  • Record decisions and reasons consistently
  • Offer non-financial help too, such as leave or EAP

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Frequently asked questions

Can my company give me financial help in an emergency?+

Many companies offer emergency grants or interest-free advances through a welfare fund or HR policy. Use the welfare assistance form to apply.

Is welfare assistance repayable?+

Grants are usually not repayable; advances are recovered from salary in instalments. The form lets you indicate which you need.

Who decides welfare assistance requests?+

Typically a welfare committee or HR head, based on the policy and fund balance.