Gig Workers’ Welfare Prog: Karnataka To Put Out Draft Rules In 2 Weeks

Karnataka to draft gig worker welfare rules in 2 weeks, addressing labor protections in the platform economy. The Karnataka government is reportedly in the final stages of drafting rules for a new welfare law for gig and platform workers, with an ordinance expected within two weeks. The proposed legislation may include a 1%-5% cess on app-based services to create a welfare fund for the state's approximately 30,000 gig workers. While aimed at providing social security benefits, officials indicate the cost might be partially passed on to consumers. This initiative reflects a growing focus on labor protections for workers in the burgeoning platform economy.