Source– The post is based on the article “On the Code on Social Security for platform-based gig workers” published in “The Hindu” on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Employment Relevance: Issues related to gig economy workers News- The Ashok Gehlot led Rajasthan government has recently announced the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill,… Continue reading On the Code on Social Security for platform-based gig workers
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“Future of jobs: Modernised labour market require social security”
News-Pandemic has led to dramatic increase in employees working remotely particularly in white collar jobs. What are the other changes to the work models? With the normalisation of work from home model, companies have also started providing work contracts and complementarity flexibilities. It means they are offering different combinations of flexi-work and financial security and medical benefits s per the combination. For instance, HUL has launched ‘U-Work’… Continue reading “Future of jobs: Modernised labour market require social security”
A lesson from China on gig workers’ rights
Synopsis: Recently, the Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers filed a public interest litigation in the Supreme Court demanding that the Union government provide assistance to workers affected by the pandemic. Introduction The petition has asked for ‘gig workers’ and ‘platform workers’ to be declared as ‘unorganised workers’ so they come under the purview of… Continue reading A lesson from China on gig workers’ rights
Gig economy workers need more protection of their rights
Synopsis: India needs to create more formal jobs and provide protection to gig economy workers through labour reforms. Introduction Three years ago, CEO of Walmart had said that the Flipkart-Walmart combination would generate 10 million jobs in India, which is roughly equal to India’s annual job creation requirement. But, Flipkart didn’t say these jobs would materialize… Continue reading Gig economy workers need more protection of their rights
Gig economy can boost jobs for women
Source: Livemint What is the News? According to a study by UNDP and FICCI, the rise of the gig economy has the potential to boost women’s employment in formal jobs. Key Findings of the Study: The rise of the gig economy following the coronavirus outbreak has the potential to boost women’s employment in formal jobs.… Continue reading Gig economy can boost jobs for women
