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Benefits for gig workers may trickle in before social security code launch
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
The government may introduce social security benefits for gig workers ahead of the implementation of the Social Security Code. Some states have already implemented similar provisions in their local laws. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has approached aggregators operating gig work platforms to prepare for extending social security benefits. The ministry will also write to states to expedite the enrollment of platform workers on the e-Shram portal. States like Karnataka, Telangana, and Rajasthan are already offering health insurance and other benefits to gig workers. The NITI Aayog estimates that India's gig worker population will triple by 2029-30. Under the proposed policy, aggregators will contribute 1-2% of their revenue to a social security fund.
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Karnataka aims to ensure proposed gig workers bill is ‘win-win for all’
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka state government is seeking wider consultation on a bill to extend social security benefits to gig workers. The proposed law would require platform-based aggregators to pay a fee on each online transaction to fund social security and welfare expenses for gig workers. The government plans to open a 10-day window for companies to offer their comments before placing the bill before the legislature. Bengaluru, which has the largest number of gig workers in India, would be significantly impacted by the legislation.
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Centre To Roll Out Policy For Gig Workers’ Social Security Soon
Inc42
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9m ago
Medial
The labour ministry will launch a module on the e-Shram portal for businesses and aggregators to register their workers. Additionally, a committee has been formed to create a draft of a social security benefits policy for gig workers, which is expected to be released next year. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, recently engaged with gig worker employee associations to gather their opinions on social security benefits.
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Industry body IAMAI highlights drawbacks in Karnataka gig workers’ bill
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has expressed concerns about the draft Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024 introduced by the state government. IAMAI believes that the bill could hinder the ease of doing business in the state. The bill aims to provide social security benefits to gig workers and protect them from arbitrary termination. IAMAI argues that the bill would lead to a duplication of contributions already covered by the central government's Code on Social Security (CoSS), 2020. The organization also raises concerns about administrative burdens, increased expenses, lack of clarity on benefits, and potential negative impacts on competition and demand for gig work.
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Karnataka to Launch Gig Workers' Welfare Fund by August End
StartupTalky
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2m ago
Medial
Karnataka is set to launch a gig workers' welfare fund by August, following in Rajasthan's footsteps. The state government is negotiating with app-based services to determine the percentage of fees they must contribute. The Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill 2024 has been sent to Raj Bhavan for approval. This pioneering move aims to protect gig workers' rights, with proposed service charge-based fees from platforms, fostering social security for about 2.75 lakh workers in Bengaluru.
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Karnataka Mulls 1-2% Transaction Fee On Platforms Like Zomato, Uber
Inc42
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9m ago
Medial
The Karnataka government plans to use funds collected from a transaction fee to provide social security measures for gig workers. The government recently introduced the draft Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, which aims to support gig workers by establishing a welfare board. The funds generated from the transaction fee would be used to finance social security initiatives for gig workers in the state.
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Don’t tax the gig economy before it becomes robust
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
The number of gig workers in India is expected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30. Karnataka and Rajasthan are the first states to provide social security benefits to gig workers through taxation of businesses employing them. However, early taxation of gig economy businesses could have negative implications. The gig economy in India has the potential to create 90 million jobs, according to BCG. With the involvement of state governments in public finance for gig workers, the private enterprise is entering a new phase.
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Karnataka releases draft gig workers Bill; seeks comments from platforms, other stakeholders
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The state government of Karnataka has introduced a draft bill to provide social security benefits and welfare measures for gig workers on app-based delivery and ride-hailing platforms. The bill proposes a fee on each transaction on these platforms and suggests monetary penalties for non-compliance. This bill aims to protect the rights of gig workers and ensure basic minimum social security. It builds upon similar legislation in Rajasthan and seeks to establish a grievance redressal mechanism and prevent arbitrary termination. The proposed law also includes the creation of a Platform Workers Welfare Board and a welfare fund. Discussions have taken place with major platforms like Amazon, Uber, and Zomato.
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Unions, civil society groups submit suggestions to Jharkhand govt on Gig Workers Bill
YourStory
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1y ago
Medial
The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy (Vidhi) have submitted recommendations to the Jharkhand government regarding the Jharkhand Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2024. The bill aims to protect gig workers' rights, establish a welfare board, and introduce a fee to fund social security initiatives. The joint letter from IFAT and Vidhi commended the government's proactive steps and emphasized the need for clear articulation of gig workers' rights in the legislation. The Karnataka government has also released a draft bill for gig worker protection, focusing on social security and welfare.
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Fair representation, transparent contracts: Gig workers' suggestions on Karnataka draft bill
YourStory
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1y ago
Medial
Various organizations, including IFAT and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, have submitted suggestions to the Karnataka government for the draft Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024. The joint submission emphasizes the inclusion of platform worker representatives on the Gig Workers Tripartite Welfare Board, calls for tighter registration norms, fair contracts between aggregators and gig workers, and income security measures. The submission also proposes a welfare fee for gig workers, to be covered by aggregators or customers. The bill aims to protect gig workers' rights and provide dispute resolution mechanisms.
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Karnataka announces cess on transactions conducted through aggregator platforms to support gig workers
Economic Times
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9m ago
Medial
The government of Karnataka plans to impose a new cess on transactions made through aggregator platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Ola, and Uber. The move aims to provide social security to gig workers. The accrued funds will be used for gig workers' welfare. The state government has drafted a bill to protect the rights of platform-based gig workers, which includes obligations on aggregators regarding social security, transparency, and occupational health and safety. Gig work falls outside traditional labor laws in India, and this measure seeks to address that gap.
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