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Labour Welfare Fund (LWF)

The Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) in India is a statutory contribution managed by individual state governments aimed at improving the working conditions and welfare of laborers. The LWF's primary goal is to provide social security and enhance the living standards of workers. Each state has its own legislation governing the Labour Welfare Fund, leading to variations in contribution rates, applicability, and benefits.

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📢 Karnataka - Labour Welfare Fund (Effective: 07-Jan-2026)

Latest Labour Welfare Fund Contribution Rates

It is governed by the respective state's Labour Welfare Fund Act, so the applicability, contribution amount, and payment frequency vary from state to state.

Search for Applicable States & UTs

Non Applicable States

Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Bihar
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Daman and Diu
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Ladakh
Lakshadweep
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Puducherry
Rajasthan
Sikkim
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Central

Needs For Labour Welfare Fund

Provide social security
Provide social security
Enhance the welfare and living conditions of workers.
Improve working conditions
Improve working conditions
Fund activities that contribute to safer and healthier work environments.
Support worker development
Support worker development
Promote educational and skill development programs for workers.
Assist in emergencies
Assist in emergencies
Provide financial assistance during medical emergencies, accidents, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Scope
Health and medical facilities
Financial aid for medical treatments, hospitals, and healthcare services.
Applicability
Establishment
Factories, shops, commercial establishments, motor transport undertakings, and other specified workplaces.
Compliance
  • Registering with the state Labour Welfare Board
  • Deducting the employee's contribution from salaries.
  • Matching the employee's contribution with the employer's share.
  • Depositing the total contributions to the Labour Welfare Board within the stipulated time.
Penalties on Non Compliance
  • Failure to comply with the Labour Welfare Fund regulations can result in penalties, including fines and legal action.
Conclusion
The contribution towards the Labour Welfare Fund varies by state. Generally, contributions are made by both the employer and the employee, and sometimes the state government.