Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) in Haryana 2026

Employee and employer LWF contribution, filing frequency, collection cycle, and the governing Act for payroll teams in Haryana.

Rs.31

Employee share

Rs.62

Employer share

Rs.93

Total / cycle

Monthly

Frequency

Source: Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 (as applicable to Haryana). Verify the current rate with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board before filing.

Key Takeaway Last reviewed: September 2026

What is the LWF contribution in Haryana?

In Haryana, LWF is Rs.31 (employee) + Rs.62 (employer) = Rs.93 per employee, collected monthly (every month) under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 (as applicable to Haryana).

Quick Reference

LWF Rates in Haryana

Contribution, frequency, cycle, and governing Act at a glance.

Item	Value	Note
Employee contribution	Rs.31	Deducted from salary, shown on payslip
Employer contribution	Rs.62	Added by employer, not on payslip
Total per employee	Rs.93	Per contribution cycle
Frequency	Monthly	How often LWF is collected
Collection cycle	every month	When the contribution is due
Governing Act	Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 (as applicable to Haryana)	State statute that levies LWF
Administered by	Haryana Labour Welfare Board	Receives and spends the fund

Source: Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 (as applicable to Haryana). Verified as on September 2026. State boards revise rates periodically; confirm with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board before filing.

How It Works

LWF Deduction and Filing in Haryana

Deduct employee share

Deduct Rs.31 from the employee in the monthly cycle.

Add employer share

Add Rs.62 as employer cost to reach Rs.93 per employee.

Reconcile headcount

Exclude exempt managerial staff and apprentices before totalling.

Deposit to board

Pay the total to the Haryana Labour Welfare Board and file the prescribed return.

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FAQ

Haryana LWF FAQs

What is the LWF contribution in Haryana for 2026?

Haryana charges Rs.31 from the employee and Rs.62 from the employer, a total of Rs.93 per employee. It is collected monthly (every month) under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 (as applicable to Haryana).

How often is LWF paid in Haryana?

LWF in Haryana is paid monthly. Employers deduct the employee share, add the employer share, and deposit the total to the Haryana Labour Welfare Board in the every month cycle. Verify the exact due date with the board.

Who is exempt from LWF in Haryana?

Employees in managerial or supervisory roles above the state wage ceiling are usually exempt, along with apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Check the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 (as applicable to Haryana) for the applicable ceiling and exemption list.

Is LWF shown on the Haryana payslip?

Yes. The employee LWF share of Rs.31 appears as a separate deduction on the payslip. The employer share of Rs.62 is not on the payslip but is recorded in payroll registers and the LWF return.

How does HRMS Software in India handle Haryana LWF?

HRMS Software in India deducts the Haryana LWF share on the payslip, applies the monthly cycle, generates the LWF challan, and produces board-ready returns. Rates update when the Haryana Labour Welfare Board revises them.