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

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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3 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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5 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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5 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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1 year, 1 month ago

'If Congress Loses...': Why Gig Workers Act May Not Help Ashok Gehlot in Polls

The Quint

The Act aims to answer the exact questions that Dey raised in the beginning of the interview. In record time it became a budget announcement 200 crores was given from the state government to set up a social security board and what does a law do? Three things: Number one - It says number one that there will be a …

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1 year, 2 months ago

The potential downside of the Rajasthan Gig Workers Law

Hindustan Times

Good news for Rajasthan's gig workers as the state has established a dedicated welfare board for their benefit. The recently passed legislation by the Rajasthan State Assembly intends to establish a welfare board and a registry of all gig workers, aggregators, and primary employers in the state who work with gig workers. A platform-based Gig Workers Welfare Cess will be …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Gig Workers Bill: reading between the lines

The Hindu

In a first of its kind, the Rajasthan government introduced the Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers Bill, 2023, with the aim of ensuring social security for gig workers. Editorial | Promising Bill: On the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers Bill, 2023 Third, the Bill aims to create a database of gig workers wherein the details of all the workers onboarded or registered …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan Drafts Bill For Gig Workers: Will It Hold Aggregators Accountable?

The Quint

While speaking to The Quint, researchers and union leaders said that a lot rides on how the draft bill is implemented and the welfare policies that it chooses to focus on. Harish Gautam, executive committee member of the App Workers’ Union, said, “The bill proposes the establishment of a welfare board, which is appreciated but the reality of other sections …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan outlines plan for gig workers’ welfare

Hindustan Times

The Rajasthan government has proposed to levy a “welfare cess” on consumers to ensure better rights and facilities for gig workers in the draft of a new law that also provides for a fine up to ₹1 crore on errant aggregators, officials aware of the matter said. HT Image According to the draft of the bill, seen by HT, the …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Eye on Rajasthan polls, CM Gehlot reaches out to gig workers with welfare measures

The Hindu

With nearly six months left for the Assembly elections, the Rajasthan Government is working overtime to deliver the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers Bill, 2023, which has stringent provisions against errant aggregators, including barring them from operating in the State. The draft Bill, a copy of which was accessed by The Hindu, envisages a Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers Welfare Board that …

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2 years, 7 months ago

App-based autos charge high as RTA lacks control

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Though people nowadays prefer to hire app-based cabs, bikes and autorickshaws to commute within the city, for someone who looks for a regular autorickshaw, it is sure a tough time. App-based auto services charge even higher.” Autorickshaw fares were fixed by the government in February 2014, according to which the minimum fare is Rs 20, and each subsequent kilometre …

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

Govt plans to unveil social security plan for gig workers

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

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

'If Congress Loses...': Why Gig Workers Act May Not Help Ashok Gehlot in Polls

The potential downside of the Rajasthan Gig Workers Law

Gig Workers Bill: reading between the lines

Rajasthan Drafts Bill For Gig Workers: Will It Hold Aggregators Accountable?

Rajasthan outlines plan for gig workers’ welfare

Eye on Rajasthan polls, CM Gehlot reaches out to gig workers with welfare measures

App-based autos charge high as RTA lacks control