In a progressive labour ecosystem, employee welfare goes hand-in-hand with compliance. One such statutory initiative in the state of Goa is the Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) – a fund designed to support the social and economic upliftment of workers. Implemented…
The well-being of workers is a fundamental part of a progressive workforce. In Delhi, the Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) aims to support workers through structured welfare schemes, funded through employer and employee contributions. Governed by The Bombay Labour Welfare Fund…
Ensuring employee welfare goes beyond salary payments and statutory benefits. The Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) is one such important contribution made by both employers and employees, aimed at the overall well-being of the workforce. In the state of Chhattisgarh, the…
The Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) is a statutory initiative aimed at improving the living and working conditions of employees across various sectors. In the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the LWF is governed by The Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965…
The Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) plays a vital role in supporting the well-being of employees through various welfare initiatives. In Andhra Pradesh, the contributions are governed by the Andhra Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987 and its accompanying Rules of…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a game-changing update to the Universal Account Number (UAN) generation process. Starting 1st August 2025, employees can now generate their UAN using Face Authentication Technology (FAT) via the UMANG App, making the…
🚫 Indian States & Union Territories Without Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) is a statutory contribution by employers and employees in various Indian states to support worker-centric initiatives like housing, healthcare, and education. However, LWF applicability varies…
The Government of Meghalaya has established revised minimum wage rates to ensure fair compensation for workers across different skill levels. These rates are crucial not only for safeguarding workers’ rights, but also for guiding employers in maintaining compliance with labour…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a crucial clarification regarding the application of higher TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and TCS (Tax Collected at Source) rates when a Permanent Account Number (PAN) becomes inoperative due to non-linking…
In Kerala, the levy of Professional Tax is governed by the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, and enforced through the Kerala Panchayat Raj (Profession Tax) Rules, 1996. This tax is collected by local self-governments (Panchayats or Municipalities) and applies to…
Professional Tax (PT) is a common payroll deduction in many Indian states, collected by local governments as a revenue source. While PT is mandatory in places like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and West Bengal, not every state or union territory follows this…
Professional Tax in West Bengal is governed by the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979 and implemented through the corresponding Rules of 1979. This tax is levied by the state government on individuals earning…