Gig Workers Welfare-Challenges under Labour Laws - Business Manager

Gig Workers Welfare-Challenges under Labour Laws - Business Manager

While Political parties are busy announcing doles to Gig workers with an eye on political gains, states like Rajasthan and Karnataka have made laws providing for welfare and social security benefits to them. Many states are thinking of making laws for the benefit of Gig workers. The reason behind such a move is a Niti Aayog report projected the rise of gig workers up to 23.5 million by 2030. The Gig workers as such have no legal protection or so…

What Does the Rise of Gig Work Mean for Employment Law?

From rideshare drivers to freelance designers, gig work encompasses a broad spectrum of independent contractors and temporary workers who provide services on a flexible basis. This shift toward gig work presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly for employment law. As more individuals engage in gig work, legal questions about worker classification, rights, and protections have become increasingly pressing. How Worker Classification…

The IMSS and STPS seek to protect digital platform workers The aim is to integrate applications workers such as Uber, Didi, Rappi, among others Thursday, February 27, 2025 Thursday, February 27, 2025 Xóchitl Montero The IMSS and STPS seek to protect digital platform workers Nation In an important step towards the formalization of digital platform workers, the Secretariat of Labour and Social Security (STPS) and the Mexican Social Security Instit…