Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) in India: State-Wise Rules, Rates & Calculator
Complete statutory reference for employers and HR professionals — state-wise employee & employer contribution ratios, half-yearly and monthly due dates, applicability rules under Shops & Factories Acts, and interactive liability calculations.
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16 States
Active State LWF Acts₹0.75 – ₹60
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Select your operating state and enter employee headcount to calculate your organization's cycle-wise and annual statutory LWF remittance.
Excludes exempt managerial personnel earning above statutory salary limits.
Gujarat Statutory Cycle: Half-Yearly
Remittance Due Dates: 15 July, 15 January
State-Wise LWF Directory & Rates
Click any state card to inspect governing rules, welfare schemes, applicability, and online filing procedures.
Gujarat
Gujarat Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953
Due Date: 15 July, 15 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Maharashtra
Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953
Due Date: 15 July, 15 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Karnataka
Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965
Due Date: 15 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Delhi
Delhi Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965
Due Date: 15 July, 15 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972
Due Date: 31 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Telangana
Telangana Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987
Due Date: 31 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987
Due Date: 31 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Haryana
Punjab Labour Welfare Fund (Haryana Amendment) Act, 1965
Due Date: 15th of next month
View Full Rules & Schemes →Punjab
Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965
Due Date: 15 October (for April–September), 15 April (for October–March)
View Full Rules & Schemes →West Bengal
West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1974
Due Date: 15 July, 15 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Kerala
Kerala Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1975
Due Date: 15 July, 15 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Shram Kalyan Nidhi Adhiniyam, 1982
Due Date: 15 July, 15 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Shram Kalyan Nidhi Adhiniyam, 1982
Due Date: 15 July, 15 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Odisha
Odisha Labour Welfare Fund Act, 2005
Due Date: 15 July, 15 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Goa
Goa Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986
Due Date: 31 July, 31 January
View Full Rules & Schemes →Chandigarh
Punjab Labour Welfare Fund (Chandigarh) Act
Due Date: 15 October (for April–September), 15 April (for October–March)
View Full Rules & Schemes →What Is the Labour Welfare Fund?
The Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) is a statutory, state-administered fund that improves welfare for workers across sectors — funding medical care, shelter, education, and other social security services. Both employers and employees contribute, at amounts set by each state's own Labour Welfare Fund Act. Applicability depends on the state's Act, headcount, and employee designation — commonly excluding managerial staff, agricultural operations, and direct government departments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Labour Welfare Fund?
The LWF funds welfare activities for workers — medical care, education scholarships, housing assistance, recreational facilities, and other social security benefits — administered by each state's Labour Welfare Board.
Who contributes to the Labour Welfare Fund?
Three parties typically contribute: the employee (a small fixed deduction from wages), the employer (usually a larger matching share), and in some states, the state government tops up the fund.
How can employees benefit from the Labour Welfare Fund?
Eligible employees can claim benefits such as education scholarships for dependents, maternity assistance, medical reimbursement, marriage assistance, and death benefits paid to legal heirs, subject to minimum contribution periods set by each state.
What are the penalties for non-compliance with the LWF?
Late or missed contributions typically attract interest — often starting around 1% per month and rising for repeated delays — plus fines and, in serious cases, imprisonment for the responsible employer under the relevant state Act.
Are there online facilities for LWF payments?
Yes — most states with an LWF now offer online payment through the respective Labour Welfare Board portal, where employers can register, generate challans, and remit contributions electronically.
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