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Unions, civil society groups submit suggestions to Jharkhand govt on Gig Workers Bill

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Unions, civil society groups submit suggestions to Jharkhand govt on Gig Workers Bill
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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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Only Bigbasket, Urban Company guarantee minimum wage for gig workers: Fairwork India report

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Only Bigbasket, Urban Company guarantee minimum wage for gig workers: Fairwork India report
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- Only Bigbasket and Urban Company have policies ensuring that their gig workers earn at least the local minimum wage after accounting for work-related costs. - Platforms like Amazon Flex, Bigbasket, BluSmart, Swiggy, and Zomato scored well in providing fair working conditions, including safety equipment, training, and accident insurance. - Bigbasket, BluSmart, Swiggy, Urban Company, Zepto, and Zomato offer clear and accessible contracts to gig workers, with transparency on pricing and advanced notifications of any contract changes. - The lack of formal recognition for worker unions or collectives remains a significant challenge, preventing fair representation and worker voices in decision-making processes. - Upcoming regulatory changes, such as draft bills in Karnataka and Jharkhand, aim to improve gig workers' working conditions and establish social security measures and algorithmic transparency. - Platform companies and industry associations have raised concerns about these changes, citing burdensome provisions and potential negative impacts on their operations.

Industry body IAMAI highlights drawbacks in Karnataka gig workersโ€™ bill

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Industry body IAMAI highlights drawbacks in Karnataka gig workersโ€™ bill
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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 gigย 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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