Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Slab in West Bengal
Last updated: August 24, 2026
The West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Act, 1974 requires covered establishments to make half-yearly contributions to support worker welfare and social security. Under the revised rates effective from 2024 through 2026, the contribution is ₹3 from the employee and ₹30 from the employer (totaling ₹33 per employee half-yearly), payable by July 15 and January 15 across all West Bengal regions, including Kolkata, Howrah, Asansol, Bidhannagar, and Durgapur.