App-based workers move SC seeking social security benefit from Uber, Ola, Swiggy, Zomato

3 years, 6 months ago

App-based workers move SC seeking social security benefit from Uber, Ola, Swiggy, Zomato

India Today

Various mobile app-based drivers and delivery persons have approached the Supreme Court demanding decent working conditions, social security and welfare benefits under multiple legislations. The petition has sought for categorisation of “gig workers” and “app-based workers” as “unorganized workers” and be made eligible for various social benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923, Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 and Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 amongst others. The petition states that at present the aggregator companies exercise complete control and supervision over the work, due to which the platform workers were being exploited through forced labour. READ: CJI Ramana, Justice Lalit invite President Kovind for NALSA's legal awareness event on Oct 2 ALSO READ: Won't let you take other project unless Mumbai-Goa highway work is complete: Bombay HC to Maharashtra govt

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SC notice to Centre on social security cover for gig workers

3 years, 3 months ago

SC notice to Centre on social security cover for gig workers

Live Mint

The Supreme Court on Monday decided to examine whether gig workers and those working for app-based services can be treated as “unorganized workers” and thus be entitled to social security benefits such as insurance, provident fund, gratuity, maternity benefits and other welfare schemes that are denied them. Appearing for the petitioners, senior advocate Indira Jaising said, “We seek a declaration …

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking benefits for gig workers of Zomato, Swiggy, Ola, Uber

3 years, 3 months ago

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking benefits for gig workers of Zomato, Swiggy, Ola, Uber

India TV News

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking benefits for gig workers of Zomato, Swiggy, Ola, Uber During the hearing, the top court cited the new legislation Social Security Code 2020 passed by Parliament last year which has a chapter on the welfare of gig workers. Highlights Indian Federation of app-based Transport Workers had filed a petition Plea sought to declare …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Gig Workers' Plea For Benefits As Workers Of Apps Like Uber, Ola, Zomato, Swiggy Etc

3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Gig Workers' Plea For Benefits As Workers Of Apps Like Uber, Ola, Zomato, Swiggy Etc

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in a writ petition seeking social security rights for "gig workers" employed by online food delivery, courier and tax aggregators applications such as Ola, Uber, Zomato, Swiggy etc.A bench comprising Justice L Nageswara Rao and Justice BR Gavai issued notice in the writ petition filed by the "Indian Federation Of App Based Transport …

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‘Maid-in-15-minutes’ offer by Urban Company draws flak from domestic and gig workers

6 days, 19 hours ago

‘Maid-in-15-minutes’ offer by Urban Company draws flak from domestic and gig workers

The Hindu

The Domestic Workers’ Rights Union and Stree Jagruti Samiti have questioned the move of a service company to introduce ‘Insta Help’, offering the service of domestic workers in 15 minutes. The union pointed out that domestic workers, often rendered invisible under the shroud of gender, caste and class discrimination, already work without any social protection, benefits, contracts or grievance redressal …

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Frame legislation to ensure basic rights to gig workers: CPI (M) leader

1 week ago

Frame legislation to ensure basic rights to gig workers: CPI (M) leader

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, CPI leader AA Rahim on Wednesday raised the issue of gig workers in the Rajya Sabha, saying they face "unbelievable exploitation" and inadequate earnings, and urged the government to frame legislation to ensure basic rights to them. Frame legislation to ensure basic rights to gig workers: CPI leader Speaking during the Zero Hour in the House, Rahim also …

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Delhi government forms panels for welfare of gig workers

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi government forms panels for welfare of gig workers

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: In a step towards fulfilling a key poll promise, the Delhi government has formed committees to draft welfare schemes for gig workers, including delivery personnel and domestic workers. The move aligns with the BJP-led Delhi government’s manifesto commitment to strengthening social security for gig workers, which includes promises such as Rs 10 lakh life insurance and Rs 5 …

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Centre asks gig workers to register on e-Shram portal to avail health insurance

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Centre asks gig workers to register on e-Shram portal to avail health insurance

The Hindu

The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged gig and platform workers to register on the e-Shram portal for formal recognition and access to benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The previous Budget had provided for the registration of online platform workers on the e-Shram portal, issuing identity cards to them, and for healthcare coverage …

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Nature Of Duties Determines 'Workman' Status Under Industrial Disputes Act: Calcutta HC

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Nature Of Duties Determines 'Workman' Status Under Industrial Disputes Act: Calcutta HC

Live Law

Calcutta High Court: A Single Judge Bench of Justice Shampa Dutt dismissed a writ petition that challenged an industrial tribunal's holding that an accountant was a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. They argued Chatterjee was a supervisory employee and not a 'workman' under Section 2 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. It noted that the main factor under …

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Odisha Pension Rules | Job Contractors Not Entitled To Pension For Pre-Regularisation Period Unlike Work-Charged Employees : Supreme Court

1 month ago

Odisha Pension Rules | Job Contractors Not Entitled To Pension For Pre-Regularisation Period Unlike Work-Charged Employees : Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court has held that 'work-charged employees' are distinct from 'job contractors' when it comes to pensionary entitlements under the Odisha Pension Rules 1992. Before the Supreme Court, the State of Odisha, citing Sub-Rule 6 of Rule 18 of the Odisha Pension Rules, 1992, argued that only a specific portion of an employee's service as a Job Contractor which …

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Why 4.5 Years To Frame Rules? Supreme Court Questions Delay In Implementing 2020 Code On Rights Of Gig Workers

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1 month ago

Why 4.5 Years To Frame Rules? Supreme Court Questions Delay In Implementing 2020 Code On Rights Of Gig Workers

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently directed the Union to file an affidavit indicating the timeline in which the rules/scheme relevant to give effect to provisions of Chapter IX of the Code on Social Security, 2020, will be framed and given effect to. Chapter IX of the 2020 Code is specifically dedicated to rights and social security for unorganised workers, gig workers …

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Why 4.5 Years To Frame Rules? Supreme Court Questions Delay In Implementing 2020 Code On Rights Of Gig Workers

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1 month ago

Why 4.5 Years To Frame Rules? Supreme Court Questions Delay In Implementing 2020 Code On Rights Of Gig Workers

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently directed the Union to file an affidavit indicating the timeline in which the rules/scheme relevant to give effect to provisions of Chapter IX of the Code on Social Security, 2020, will be framed and given effect to. Chapter IX of the 2020 Code is specifically dedicated to rights and social security for unorganised workers, gig workers …

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Govt’s steps for gig workers half-hearted, need national social security architecture for them, says Congress

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Govt’s steps for gig workers half-hearted, need national social security architecture for them, says Congress

The Hindu

The government has only committed to "half-hearted" steps of registering gig workers on e-SHRAM and including them under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, the Congress said on Sunday and asserted that India needs a national legal and social security architecture for such workers. In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the …

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Gig workers celebrate after Centre recognises the sector

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gig workers celebrate after Centre recognises the sector

Deccan Chronicle

The announcement made by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget, was widely welcomed by the over one crore gig and online platform workers in the country. Dinker Vashisht, vice-president, Swiggy, told this newspaper, "It is a very encouraging move that platform and gig workers are being considered as an important part of India's urban landscape. Its founder …

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Government's steps for gig workers half-hearted, need national social security architecture for them: Congress

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Government's steps for gig workers half-hearted, need national social security architecture for them: Congress

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The government has only committed to "half-hearted" steps of registering gig workers on e-SHRAM and including them under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, the Congress said on Sunday and asserted that India needs a national legal and social security architecture for such workers. The Congress's attack came a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced …

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Gig workers welcome move for social security board

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gig workers welcome move for social security board

The Hindu

The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union on Saturday welcomed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s social security scheme for workers during the Budget but maintained that the move would be effective only if aggregators share data they have on these workers. Healthcare under the PM Jan Aryoga Yojana would be provided and nearly one crore gig workers will stand to …

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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Service Law

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Service Law

Live Law

SERVICE LAWS - SUPREME COURT ANNUAL DIGEST 2024 Administration Constitution of India - Article 16, 16 and 335 - Efficiency of Administration - Article 335 does not limit sub-classification; rather, it reinforces the importance of inclusion and equality in public services in line with Article 16. Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Rajinder Singh, 2024 LiveLaw 611 : AIR 2024 …

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Labour Court's Jurisdiction Under Section 33(C)(2) Limited to Executing Pre-existing Rights, Not Determining New Claims: Gujarat HC

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Labour Court's Jurisdiction Under Section 33(C)(2) Limited to Executing Pre-existing Rights, Not Determining New Claims: Gujarat HC

Live Law

Gujarat High Court: A Single Judge Bench of Justice M.K. Thakker upheld the Labour Court's rejection of a recovery application under Section 33 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. It explained that Labour Courts cannot adjudicate new claims under Section 33, as their jurisdiction is similar to that of an executing court. Arguments Jayanti Parmar argued that the Labour Court …

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‘Ensure social security for migrant workers’

1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Ensure social security for migrant workers’

The Hindu

The AITUC Tamil Nadu Manual Workers’ Federation has stressed the need to cover the migrant workers employed in various industries/trade/businesses in Tamil Nadu under the social security schemes implemented by the State government. In a resolution passed at the Federation’s State Committee meeting held in Thanjavur on January 31, the federation pointed out that several lakhs of migrant workers were …

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Supreme Court Asks Union To Consider Bringing Law To Protect Domestic Workers' Rights

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Asks Union To Consider Bringing Law To Protect Domestic Workers' Rights

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Union Government to consider the enactment of a law to protect the rights of domestic workers.A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan directed the Ministry of Labour & Employment and the related Ministries to constitute an expert committee to look into the feasibility of such a law on domestic workers …

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Consider framing laws to secure domestic workers' rights: Supreme Court to Centre

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Consider framing laws to secure domestic workers' rights: Supreme Court to Centre

India Today

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the central government to consider the necessity of introducing a legal framework to effectively address the concerns and rights of domestic workers. Noting that there are gaps in legislative frameworks safeguarding domestic workers’ rights, the court emphasised that no effective legislative or executive action has been undertaken thus far to enact a statute that …

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Letter to Minister seeks 2021-22 as the base year for Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa scheme

2 months ago

Letter to Minister seeks 2021-22 as the base year for Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa scheme

The Hindu

Two non-governmental organisations — Dalit Bahujan Front and LibTech India — have addressed a joint letter to the Minister for Panchayatraj and Rural Development Danasari Anasuya alias Seethakka, requesting for the year 2021-22 to be taken as the base year for the implementation of the Indiramma Ātmiya Bharosa scheme of the Telangana government for landless labourers. Under the scheme, a …

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Gig workers demand transparency and support from food delivery aggregator, call for fair pay and insurance guidance

2 months ago

Gig workers demand transparency and support from food delivery aggregator, call for fair pay and insurance guidance

The Hindu

Gig workers sat at a demonstration in Hyderabad on Saturday, demanding that a food delivery aggregator bring about greater transparency in releasing payouts and provide a strong support system to deal with insurance-related issues. In case of insurance, a lot of delivery workers do not know how it works and the company should ensure that guidance is given whenever required,” …

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Exemptions Provided To Micro & Small Enterprises Doesn't Cover Work Contracts, Not Covered By 2012 Public Procurement Policy: Gauhati HC

2 months, 1 week ago

Exemptions Provided To Micro & Small Enterprises Doesn't Cover Work Contracts, Not Covered By 2012 Public Procurement Policy: Gauhati HC

Live Law

The Gauhati High Court recently held that work contracts do not come within the purview of Public Procurement Policy 2012 issued by Central Government and the exemptions provided to Micro and Small Enterprise do not cover work contracts. Justice Michael Zothankhuma observed: “On considering the PPP-2012 and the clarification given by the Government of India vide letter dated 31.08.2023, coupled …

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Labour's controversial workers' rights bill risks becoming 'an adventure playground for employment rights lawyers', business chiefs warn

2 months, 1 week ago

Labour's controversial workers' rights bill risks becoming 'an adventure playground for employment rights lawyers', business chiefs warn

Daily Mail

Labour's controversial workers’ rights charter risks becoming ‘an adventure playground for employment rights lawyers’, the president of the CBI said yesterday. Rupert Soames urged ministers to think again about measures in the Employment Rights Bill, which he warned would cost jobs and damage growth. ‘Nobody wants this, but the things like the probation periods in the Employment Rights Bill, we …

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Gig workers’ unions demand Karnataka govt. to pass welfare law instead of waiting for Centre to frame rules for Social Security Code

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gig workers’ unions demand Karnataka govt. to pass welfare law instead of waiting for Centre to frame rules for Social Security Code

The Hindu

Platform and gig workers’ unions and experts have demanded that the Karnataka government pass the The Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers Bill at the earliest and not wait for the Central government to frame rules for the Code on Social Security SS), 2020. Undeterred exploitation Vinay Sarathy of United Food Delivery Partners’ Union pointed out that without a comprehensive legislation …

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AITUC demands welfare board for unorganised transport workers, drivers

2 months, 2 weeks ago

AITUC demands welfare board for unorganised transport workers, drivers

The Hindu

Members of All India Trade Union Congress Auto and Transport Workers Association staged a protest here on Wednesday demanding welfare board for the unorganised drivers and transport workers. As drivers were paid very little due to various reasons, the children of the drivers and transport workers should be provided assistance for their education, he added. The heavy fine imposed on …

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Anganwadi workers await dues for role in Ladki Bahin scheme roll-out

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Anganwadi workers await dues for role in Ladki Bahin scheme roll-out

The Hindu

Anganwadi workers in Maharashtra are still awaiting payment for their crucial role in implementing the Mahayuti government’s flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election in November last year. Recounting the overwhelming experience of handling a large number of applications in cities, Sangeeta Kamble, an anganwadi worker in Mumbai’s Mankhurd, said: “Women would start lining up …

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Labour reforms, social security for informal workers, transformative policies on cards in 2025

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Labour reforms, social security for informal workers, transformative policies on cards in 2025

Live Mint

New Delhi, Dec 30 Speedy implementation of labour codes, providing social security to informal workers, especially gig and platform, and bringing transformative policies would be the government's priority in 2025 to empower all and boost the economy. The four labour codes on social security, industrial relations, wages, and Occupational Safety Health & Working Conditions were passed by Parliament. While provisions …

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Gig workers write to NHRC, demand paid leaves, health benefits

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gig workers write to NHRC, demand paid leaves, health benefits

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Gig and platform workers, who form the backbone of India’s digital economy, continue to face challenges that compromise their rights, welfare, and dignity. Addressing these concerns, Shaik Salauddin, founder-president of the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union and national general secretary of the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers, has called on the National Human Rights Commission to take …

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Govt must set labour standards, not exploit workers: SC

3 months ago

Govt must set labour standards, not exploit workers: SC

Hindustan Times

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Friday strongly criticised the growing prevalence of precarious employment arrangements, both in the gig economy and within government institutions, calling for fairer and more secure labour practices. Govt must set labour standards, not exploit workers: SC A bench of justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale observed that government departments must set a positive example …

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11 Indian Workers’ Deaths in Georgia Highlight Lack of Safeguards for Migrant Rights

3 months, 2 weeks ago

11 Indian Workers’ Deaths in Georgia Highlight Lack of Safeguards for Migrant Rights

The Diplomat

The tragedy underscores the lack of protections for the millions of Indian workers leaving the country for better economic opportunities abroad. The statement added that the gruesome tragedy “implies negligent manslaughter.” According to The Print, officials in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on December 17 that the Indian embassy in Georgia “is in touch with the families and …

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11 Indian Workers’ Deaths in Georgia Highlight Lack of Safeguards for Migrant Rights

3 months, 2 weeks ago

11 Indian Workers’ Deaths in Georgia Highlight Lack of Safeguards for Migrant Rights

The Diplomat

The tragedy underscores the lack of protections for the millions of Indian workers leaving the country for better economic opportunities abroad. The statement added that the gruesome tragedy “implies negligent manslaughter.” According to The Print, officials in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on December 17 that the Indian embassy in Georgia “is in touch with the families and …

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Telangana to bring law for gig workers

4 months ago

Telangana to bring law for gig workers

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on Wednesday that the state government would soon introduce a comprehensive legislation aimed at ensuring the welfare and social security of gig workers. He cited the Congress manifesto's pledge to enhance social security for gig workers and pointed to Rajasthan, where the Congress-led government became the first in the country to legislate for …

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Trade unions bat for social security benefits, minimum wage for platform gig workers

4 months ago

Trade unions bat for social security benefits, minimum wage for platform gig workers

The Hindu

The Joint Committee of Trade Unions, comprising eight central trade unions, has demanded that the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Bill must ensure minimum wages, maternity leave and benefits such as provident funds, bonuses and gratuity for gig and platform workers. Presenting a draft document listing out objections and suggestions to the bill, the union leaders, at a round table conference, …

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Anganwadi Workers Perform Onerous Statutory Duties, Not Considering Them As Part Of State Civil Services Is Discriminatory: Gujarat HC

4 months, 1 week ago

Anganwadi Workers Perform Onerous Statutory Duties, Not Considering Them As Part Of State Civil Services Is Discriminatory: Gujarat HC

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court in an order passed recently observed that although Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are not formally part of State Civil Services, they perform a "unique role" as well as onerous statutory duties under the Right to Education Act and the National Food Security Act. Justice Kariel after considering view of the Supreme Court observed that “concept of …

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Social security for gig workers must aim for a balance of flexibility

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Social security for gig workers must aim for a balance of flexibility

Live Mint

With the rising share of gig employment in India’s labour market, the welfare of gig workers who make home deliveries for e-commerce platforms has been gaining political attention. The EU is still wrestling with how to balance flexibility with worker protections; the region’s regulatory frameworks indicate a trend toward expanding social security coverage to include gig workers. Institute portable benefits: …

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Task force moots mobile app for registration of migrant workers

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Task force moots mobile app for registration of migrant workers

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: Deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo on Monday called for long-term measures within the existing development initiatives to create livelihood opportunities with better wage employment to check migration from the state. Chairing the first meeting of the task force on distress migration here, Singh Deo said while lack of local employment alternatives is cited as the primary reason behind …

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Quest for consistent social security across Indian states

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Quest for consistent social security across Indian states

Hindustan Times

A wave of legislation aimed at regulating social security for gig and platform workers is sweeping through Indian states. While the CoSS 2020 clearly outlines social security benefits for workers, state regulations lack this specificity, creating uncertainty about the support they will provide. Without specified benefits, state laws could lead to avoidable delays, costly duplication, and ultimately, suboptimal social security …

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Govt plans to launch social security scheme for gig economy workers | Know benefits

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt plans to launch social security scheme for gig economy workers | Know benefits

India TV News

Social Security Scheme: The central government is likely to announce a social security scheme for the estimated 7.7 million gig workers in the country. As per the reports, aggregators may be required to contribute 1-2 per cent of their revenue to establish a social security fund, which would offer health insurance and other benefits to workers. Labor Minister meets officials …

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Govt plans to unveil social security plan for gig workers

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt plans to unveil social security plan for gig workers

Hindustan Times

The Union government may soon announce a social safety net for the country’s estimated 7.7 million gig economy workers, people familiar with the thinking in the highest echelons of government said, with aggregators likely to be asked to pay 1-2% of their revenue to create a social security fund that can provide health insurance and other benefits to the workers. …

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Govt mulls reworking migrant, gig worker definitions

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt mulls reworking migrant, gig worker definitions

Hindustan Times

The Union labour ministry is considering a review of the statutory definitions of the term migrant worker to widen its scope and gig worker to bring more clarity, for which preliminary discussions were held recently, a person familiar with the matter said. Govt mulls reworking migrant, gig worker definitions The Modi government, in its previous term, enacted four labour codes …

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Gig, cine workers’ bills must become user-friendly: NLSIU experts

7 months, 1 week ago

Gig, cine workers’ bills must become user-friendly: NLSIU experts

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The state government recently introduced several bills to provide social welfare benefits to various worker groups, but they should be revised and made user-friendly, said a team of experts from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. The Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers -- Social Security and Welfare Bill, 2024, targeting gig and platform workers, and the Karnataka Cine …

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Employees Compensation Act | Admission Of Appeal Challenging Compensation Award Subject To Raising Substantial Questions Of Law: J&K High Court

8 months ago

Employees Compensation Act | Admission Of Appeal Challenging Compensation Award Subject To Raising Substantial Questions Of Law: J&K High Court

Live Law

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently held that the scope of an appeal against an award passed under the Employees Compensation Act is significantly limited, being permissible only if a substantial question of law is involved. The observation made by Justice Wani was based on a reading of Section 30 of the Employees Compensation Act which outlines …

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Cess Will be Charged from Customers, Not App Owners: Karnataka Minister on Gig Workers Bill

8 months ago

Cess Will be Charged from Customers, Not App Owners: Karnataka Minister on Gig Workers Bill

News 18

The Congress-led Karnataka government has introduced the draft of the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Bill 2024, which aims at providing social security and welfare measures for platform-based gig workers in the state. While many gig workers across the country have been seeking better working conditions, Karnataka, which has one of the largest numbers of gig workers in the country, has …

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Union Budget 2024: Medical insurance and retirement benefits for gig workers possible

8 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2024: Medical insurance and retirement benefits for gig workers possible

Hindustan Times

With the Union Budget 2024 scheduled to be presented on June 23 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the government is likely to create a social security fund for gig workers to provide medical and accident insurance cover alongside retirement benefits, CNBC-Awaaz reported, citing unnamed sources. Workers, aggregators and the government shall contribute to this fund and institutions like the Employees …

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The problem with the Karnataka gig workers Bill

8 months, 1 week ago

The problem with the Karnataka gig workers Bill

The Hindu

Last month, Karnataka introduced a new Bill, called the draft Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Bill, 2024, seeking to provide social security and welfare measures for platform-based gig workers in the State. In the recent past, India has seen protests and agitations by gig workers on the issue of revenue sharing, working hours and various other working conditions and terms of …

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India needs national legal, social security architecture for gig workers: Congress

8 months, 2 weeks ago

India needs national legal, social security architecture for gig workers: Congress

The Hindu

Citing legislations by its State Governments to ensure justice for gig workers, the Congress on July 11 said India needs a national legal and social security architecture for such workers and hoped that the forthcoming Union Budget will take a step in that direction. Congress general secretary, in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh said the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Bill, 2024, is …

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Even the odd jobs: On the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Even the odd jobs: On the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill

The Hindu

For India’s gig workers, who are increasing in numbers but are perched precariously on the edge of the unregulated labour pool, the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Bill, 2024, offers a welcome reprieve, but still stops short of providing them with the security of being employees. When app-based gig work was introduced a decade ago, courtesy ride-sharing and food delivery apps, …

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Include access to washrooms, safeguards against customer misbehaviour in draft Bill, say women gig workers

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Include access to washrooms, safeguards against customer misbehaviour in draft Bill, say women gig workers

The Hindu

As the Karnataka government readies the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Bill, women workers with ride-hailing apps and on-demand home services companies have highlighted the need to include provisions that take into account the female workforce. Speaking at the Karnataka Gig and Platform Workers’ Convention held in Bengaluru on Wednesday, several women workers demanded that the Bill should include provisions ensuring …

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How Does Karnataka Aim To Protect Platform-Based Gig Workers? What’s In The Draft Bill?

8 months, 2 weeks ago

How Does Karnataka Aim To Protect Platform-Based Gig Workers? What’s In The Draft Bill?

News 18

After Rajasthan, Karnataka has become the second state to regulate the social security and welfare of platform-based gig workers by creation of a board, welfare fund and grievance cell. The Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2024, which was published by the state government, is likely to be tabled in the Monsoon Session of the Assembly later this month. According …

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What does the Karnataka Bill promise gig workers? | Explained

8 months, 2 weeks ago

What does the Karnataka Bill promise gig workers? | Explained

The Hindu

The story so far: On June 29, the Karnataka government published the draft of the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Bill, making it the second Indian State to initiate such a move, the first being Rajasthan. The Bill seeks to regulate the social security and welfare of platform-based gig workers in the State and is expected to be placed in the …

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'Unconstitutional': Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Amendment Extending EPF Scheme To 'International Workers' Without Salary Ceiling Limit

10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Unconstitutional': Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Amendment Extending EPF Scheme To 'International Workers' Without Salary Ceiling Limit

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court has recently declared as 'unconstitutional' para 83 introduced in the Employees Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 and para 43A in Employees Pension Scheme, 1995, which covered international workers under the scheme irrespective of the salary drawn by them with effect from 01.10.2008. The Union of India, vide notification dated 01.10.2008, introduced para 83 in the EPF Scheme …

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Once Employer Deposes Salary Particulars, Not Open For Insurance Company To Quantify Compensation As Per Wages Under Minimum Wages Act, 1948: Andhra Pradesh High Court

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Once Employer Deposes Salary Particulars, Not Open For Insurance Company To Quantify Compensation As Per Wages Under Minimum Wages Act, 1948: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Live Law

The Andhra Pradesh High Court single bench of Justice Nyapathy Vijay held that once the employer himself deposed about the salary particulars, it is not open for the insurance company to insist on quantification of compensation under Workmen Compensation Act as per the wages fixed under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. Feeling aggrieved, the National Insurance Company Limited filed an …

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