Closing the Gap: How Karnataka's New Bill and the Social Security Code Could Redefine Gig Worker Rights

Published On: 06/12/2024

Practice Area: Employment Law

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In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of India, 7.7 million gig workers are revolutionizing employment sector, with estimated projections reaching 23.5 million by 2029. These digital pioneers, from delivery riders to freelance professions, operate in a complex ecosystem but are not afforded adequate legal protections. In this article, INDUSLAW’s Debjani Aich, Ruchi Goel and Varsha D Sinchana analyse the key provisions of the Code on Social Security, 2020 and Karnataka's Gig Workers Bill, 2024 which seek to address the legal lacuna and regulate the gig workforce.