Wages
Labour Welfare Fund: State-Wise Contribution Guide
2026-01-04 · 7 min
Labour Welfare Fund is a small but easily missed statutory deduction. Each LWF state has its own slab and frequency.
States with LWF
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Gujarat, MP, West Bengal, Delhi and a few others.
Common slabs
Range from ₹6 to ₹50 per employee per period, with matching employer contribution.
Frequency
Half-yearly in most states; monthly in Kerala and a few others.