Rajasthan's Groundbreaking Gig Workers Welfare Act
Rajasthan becomes India's first state to pass the Platform Based Workers Welfare Act, offering social security, grievance redressal, and a welfare fund for gig workers.
Rajasthan has made history by becoming the first state in India to pass the Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill 2023. This landmark legislation brings significant benefits to the countless gig workers associated with popular platforms such as Ola, Swiggy, Uber, and Zomato.
Under this bill, the Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers Welfare Board and Social Security Fund will be established, ensuring the registration of gig workers and offering them social security schemes. Moreover, the bill sets up an efficient complaint resolution system, providing gig workers with a reliable platform to address their grievances promptly.
This groundbreaking move aims to address the existing gap in labor laws concerning gig workers, offering them essential protections and social security. By empowering gig workers with representation in decision-making and access to a robust complaint redressal system, their rights and interests are safeguarded effectively.
This progressive step taken by the state of Rajasthan is a significant stride towards ensuring the welfare of gig workers and securing their livelihoods in the ever-evolving gig economy.
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