Labour Ministry Notifies National Social Security Board For Gig, Platform Workers
To expand welfare coverage for the emerging gig economy, the Labour Ministry has notified the constitution of the National Social…
The Labour Ministry has informed the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig and Platform Workers about the Code on Social Security, 2020. This board will be led by the Union Minister for Labour & Employment and include representatives from various stakeholders. The Code consolidates nine labour laws to provide social security benefits such as provident fund, pension, health insurance, maternity benefits, and gratuity to workers, including gig and platform workers.
These workers will be classified as employees under the new framework. The National Social Security Board will recommend schemes for different categories of workers, advise on the administration of the code, monitor welfare schemes, and review related functions and expenditures. The board is expected to meet at least thrice a year and follow a prescribed procedure for its meetings.
The introduction of the Code aims to operationalize social security for gig and platform workers, although it may impose additional financial and administrative responsibilities on companies operating in India's platform economy.
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