Better safeguards for gig workers in draft aggregator rules sought

Centre admits lack of national survey on gig workers despite new social security framework

Centre tells Parliament it has no national survey on gig workers; cites 2022 NITI Aayog estimate of 7.7m, with Social Security Code and 2026 rules rolled out.

Gig workers seek fair fares, transparent fare calculation

Gig workers urge Telangana government for fair fares, transparency, and better protections in submitted Motor Vehicles Aggregator Rules draft.

Better safeguards for gig workers in draft aggregator rules sought

Gig worker unions have urged the Telangana government to strengthen the proposed Motor Vehicles Aggregator Rules, 2026 by capping platform commissions, ensuring social security, increasing fare transparency, and protecting app-based drivers from arbitrary account deactivations.

ILO Standards Boost Rights for Global Gig Workers Today

The landmark agreement was adopted at the ILO conference in Geneva by a vote of 406 to eight, the first global treaty specifically establishing minimum labour protections for workers earning through digital platforms. The Significance Of The New ILO Standards For Gig Workers The fast rise of digital platforms has transformed the traditional relationships between...

What is the Gig Economy, and Who are Gig Workers?

Do you have freelancers or contractors working for you? Is your labor force full of short-term contracts? You might be working in a gig economy with gig workers. If so, you need to know the laws for hiring gig workers. Keep reading to learn more about the gig economy. Key Takeaways Gig workers are independent […]