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Labour ministry ties up with Swiggy to boost gig, logistics jobs
Economic Times
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3m ago
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The Labour & Employment Ministry has partnered with Swiggy to increase gig and logistics jobs through the National Career Service Portal, aiming to create over 12 lakh jobs in 2-3 years. The collaboration will connect job seekers with Swiggy’s gig opportunities, enhancing access to flexible, location-based jobs. Swiggy will integrate its gig roles onto the portal, providing verified, timely job opportunities, thus benefiting both job seekers and Swiggy with a ready talent pool.
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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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Amazon India Collaborates With Labour Ministry To Post Jobs On NCS Portal
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
Amazon India has partnered with the union labour ministry to list job opportunities on the National Career Service (NCS) portal. The collaboration will include job fairs at Model Career Centres and focus on local hiring in areas like logistics, technology, and customer service. Amazon claims to have generated over 1.3 million direct and indirect jobs in India.
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Pension Costs for Gig Workers Likely to Be Passed on to Consumers
OutlookIndia
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3m ago
Medial
India's Labour Ministry plans to implement a social security scheme for gig workers that may result in increased consumer costs. The scheme aims to provide social protection without affecting workers' earnings or placing undue burdens on companies. Major platform-based firms are expected to contribute to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) fund. While the initiative is backed by most industry players, including Zomato and Swiggy, it may lead to more expensive services like food delivery and ride-hailing.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment signs MoU with Rapido for strengthening employment linkages in logistics sector
Economic Times
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3m ago
Medial
The Ministry of Labour & Employment and Rapido signed an MoU to enhance employment in the logistics sector via the National Career Service (NCS) portal. This agreement aims to provide 50 lakh jobs within 1-2 years, benefiting over five crore registered job seekers on the NCS platform. The collaboration emphasizes accessibility, inclusivity, and innovation, with a focus on women's employment and flexible arrangements. Real-time job posting and application tracking will be facilitated through API integration.
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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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Modalities being worked out for gig workers' PM-JAY coverage: Expenditure Secretary
YourStory
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6m ago
Medial
The Indian Finance Ministry, alongside the Labour Department, is developing a scheme to extend PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) healthcare coverage to approximately one crore gig workers. Announced in the Budget speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, gig workers will gain identity cards and be registered on the e-Shram portal. Details of the scheme and its cost-sharing between Centre and states are being finalized. PM-JAY provides health coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family annually.
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Paytm employees file govt complaint for unfair termination: Report
Inshorts
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1y ago
Medial
Several Paytm employees have filed a complaint with the Labour Ministry, accusing the startup of unfairly terminating them without compensation, Moneycontrol reported. Earlier this month, Paytm cut an undisclosed number of jobs as part of its restructuring plans. Many employees have reportedly accused Paytm of forcing them to "voluntarily resign" without prior notice or severance.
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Paytm Agrees To Pay Notice Period Payment To Ex-Employee
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The labour ministry has announced that Paytm has agreed not to claw back the joining bonus of a former employee. This development follows a summon from the regional labour commissioner office in Bengaluru regarding alleged forced terminations at Paytm. In June, multiple ex-employees of Paytm filed complaints with the ministry, claiming unlawful termination without compensation.
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Delhi govt to set up welfare board for gig workers
YourStory
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2m ago
Medial
The Delhi government plans to establish a welfare board for gig and platform workers to address their concerns and develop supportive schemes, as announced by Labour Minister Kapil Mishra. A meeting with gig workers and major platform representatives highlighted issues like long hours, poor pay, and lack of grievance systems. The initiative is backed by a Rs 10 crore budget to support these efforts, acknowledging the gig economy's rapid growth and significant employment impact in India.
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Can EU's gig worker rules tame management by algorithm?
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
EU ministers have agreed on a deal to address one of the major issues faced by gig workers - management by algorithm. While the deal falls short of unions' demands, it includes provisions for greater transparency over algorithmic management systems. The new rules require some human oversight for automated decisions impacting working conditions and give workers access to information driving AI-powered decisions. This move aims to prevent discrimination and labour rights infringements. The draft EU rules also regulate the impact of algorithmic management in the workplace, as AI begins to replace jobs.
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