MLWF Contribution Revised: Rs 25 Employee & Rs 75 Employer
By Shree HR Services, Satara · 2026-10-08 · 5 min read
The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund contribution has been revised to Rs 25 per employee and Rs 75 per employer every half-year. Learn who must pay, due dates, and how to pay MLWF online – a guide for Satara employers.
What is the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund?
The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund (MLWF) is managed by the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board under the Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953. It funds welfare activities for workers and their families, such as education scholarships, health camps, sports, libraries, tailoring and computer classes and welfare centres.
Who must contribute?
Factories and establishments registered under the Shops and Establishments law in Maharashtra that employ five or more employees must deduct and pay MLWF for employees on their register on the contribution dates.
Revised MLWF contribution rates
- Employee contribution: Rs 25 per half-year.
- Employer contribution: Rs 75 per half-year for each employee (three times the employee share).
- Contribution is deducted from the salary for June and December, based on employees on the register on 30 June and 31 December.
Due dates
- For the June period: pay by 15 July.
- For the December period: pay by 15 January.
- Unpaid accumulations and fines, if any, must also be credited to the fund.
How to pay MLWF online
- Register the establishment on the MLWF online portal.
- Enter the number of employees on the register for the period.
- Generate the challan with employee and employer amounts.
- Pay online and download the receipt for your records.
Let Shree HR Services handle it
MLWF is a small amount, but missing it can bring notices and penalties. Shree HR Services, Satara includes MLWF registration and half-yearly payment in its monthly compliance package along with PF, ESIC and PT.