The Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Workers Welfare Fund Board is a statutory body established by the Government of Kerala, India. Its primary objective is to provide social security and welfare benefits to workers employed in shops and commercial establishments in the state of Kerala.
The board is responsible for collecting contributions from employers and employees and utilizing the funds for the welfare and benefit of the workers. The contributions are made in the form of a percentage of the employee’s wages, which is determined by the government.
The welfare fund board provides various benefits to the workers, including financial assistance during medical emergencies, maternity benefits, education assistance for children, and pensions for retired workers. The board also implements various schemes and programs aimed at improving the living and working conditions of the workers.
To avail of the benefits, workers need to be registered with the board, and employers are required to contribute to the welfare fund on behalf of their employees. The board also conducts inspections and enforces compliance with labor laws and regulations in shops and commercial establishments to ensure the welfare and protection of workers’ rights.
Overall, the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Workers Welfare Fund Board plays a crucial role in promoting the welfare and social security of workers employed in shops and commercial establishments in Kerala.
| Members Subscription : Each Member has to donate a membership fee of Rs 50 per month. Employers Contribution : Every Employer contribute an amount of Rs 50/- per month for each employee. Each self employed person should pay an amount of Rs 100/- per month, which includes 50 rupees Member subscription and 50 rupees Employers subscription. The Employer will have to pay both the employee contribution and employer contribution to the Board. The self employee will remit subscription by himself. Employer as well as self employee can remit subscription in advance from 6 months to one year. |
| S No | State | Applicability of the Act | Employees Covered | In which month’s Salary contribution is to be deducted | Periodicity | Due Date | Employee Contribution | Employer Contribution | Total Contribution | Form to be submitted along with the payment | Mode of Payment |
| 1 | Kerala | The provisions of the Act shall be restricted to establishments employing 1 or more persons | All Employees | Every month | Monthly | on or before 5th of every month | 50.00 | 50.00 | 100.00 | https://peedika.kerala.gov.in/PublicLogin/ | Online |
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