Gujarat Labour Welfare Fund
The Gujarat Labour Welfare Fund is a state-administered welfare scheme created under the Gujarat Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953 and the The Gujarat Labour Welfare Fund Rules, 1962, managed by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board (GLWB). It funds welfare services — medical, educational, and social security benefits — for eligible workers.
Applicability
Factories covered under the Factories Act, 1948 and Shops & Commercial Establishments employing 10 or more employees. An establishment employing fewer than 10 workers for 3 consecutive months ceases applicability.
Exemption: Excludes employees holding managerial or supervisory posts earning above ₹3,500 per month.
Contribution Structure
| Cycle | Payment Mode | Employee | Employer | Total | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June (Half-Yearly) | Online (GLWB Portal) | ₹6 | ₹12 | ₹18 | 15 July |
| 31 December (Half-Yearly) | Online (GLWB Portal) | ₹6 | ₹12 | ₹18 | 15 January |
Ratio: 1 : 2 · Annual total per employee: ₹36
Key Rules
Mode of Payment & Fines
Specifies the mode of payment, deposit of fines realized from employees, and accumulations.
Employer Remittance Mandate
Mandates that every employer remit employee and employer contributions to the Gujarat LWF Board within 15 days of each half-year.
Refund of Unpaid Accumulations
Details the procedure for claims and refund of unpaid wages and accumulations transferred to the Board.
Application for Welfare Grants
Outlines the procedure to apply for welfare grants and assistance funds to the Welfare Commissioner.
Registration Process
- 1
Access the GLWB Portal
Visit the official Gujarat Labour Welfare Board portal and click on 'New Employer Registration'.
- 2
Enter Establishment Credentials
Fill in the organization sign-up screen with Company Name, Registered Office Address, PAN, GSTIN, and authorized signatory contact details.
- 3
Upload Statutory Proofs
Upload clear digital copies of the Establishment PAN, Factory License / Shop & Establishment registration, and ESIC/EPF registration certificates.
- 4
Captcha & Verification
Pass the security verification captcha and submit the OTP sent to the registered mobile number and corporate email.
- 5
Account Activation & E-Challan
Upon verification, log in with your GLWB credentials, enter employee headcount for the half-year, and generate the online payment e-Challan.
Welfare Schemes & Benefits
Educational Awards & Scholarships
Merit scholarships and cash awards for children of registered workers excelling in 10th/12th board exams, diploma, graduate, and professional engineering/medical degrees.
Housing & Home Loan Interest Subsidy
Provides interest subsidies on home loans sanctioned by nationalized banks to industrial workers purchasing residential plots or flats in Gujarat.
Go Green Scheme (Electric Two-Wheelers)
Subsidy grant of up to 30% on the purchase of battery-operated electric two-wheelers by industrial workers.
Labour Accident & Disability Assistance
Financial compensation to workers or their legal nominees in the event of occupational accidents, disability, or demise during employment.
Maternity Benefit & Women Healthcare
Financial assistance to female factory workers during maternity, supplemented by free health checkups at GLWB Shramik diagnostic centers.
Shramyogi Pravasan Yojana (Migrant Worker Travel)
Reimbursement of domestic travel and rail ticket expenses once every 2 years for inter-state migrant labourers working in Gujarat.
Compliance Guidelines
- Applies to all establishments and factories with 10 or more workers in Gujarat.
- Excludes employees employed mainly in a managerial, supervisory, or administrative capacity drawing basic wage > ₹3,500/month.
- Recent amendments removed Section 3-AA (1)(a) and the standalone Form 'A' filing requirement.
- Employers must maintain employee attendance registers, muster rolls, and wage ledgers for a minimum statutory period of 10 years.
- The Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill decriminalizes minor offenses under the GLWF Act, replacing imprisonment provisions with compounding monetary penalties.
FAQs — Gujarat LWF
What is the primary objective of the Gujarat Labour Welfare Fund?
The Gujarat Labour Welfare Fund was instituted under the Gujarat Labour Welfare Fund Act of 1953 to finance social welfare amenities, healthcare, education, subsidized housing, and recreational facilities for organized and unorganized workers and their dependents.
Who is eligible to benefit from the Gujarat LWF?
All workers employed in factories, commercial establishments, shops, and transportation undertakings in Gujarat having 10 or more employees (excluding managerial staff earning over ₹3,500/month) are eligible beneficiaries.
When should the Gujarat LWF contribution be paid?
Contributions are remitted half-yearly. For the half-year ending 30th June, the due date is 15th July. For the half-year ending 31st December, the due date is 15th January.
What are the exact contribution amounts for Gujarat LWF?
For each half-year, the employee contribution is ₹6, and the employer contribution is ₹12, resulting in a total half-yearly remittance of ₹18 per covered employee (₹36 annually).
What are the penalties for not adhering to the Gujarat LWF Act?
Delayed remittances attract simple interest at 18% per annum. Recent amendments have rationalized previous imprisonment clauses into compounded monetary fines for most minor defaults.