Key Points
- Karnataka’s imposing a cess on aggregator platform payments.
- Funds will back social security for gig workers.
- Focus on tackling health issues for these workers.
- A bill for gig worker rights is coming in December.
- This follows a national meeting on worker benefits.
Looma News
Karnataka is launching a new plan to support gig workers like Uber drivers and Zomato delivery folks. They’re slapping a cess on payments made through these apps to set up a welfare fund aimed at giving these workers some social security.
In a recent press conference, Labour Minister Santosh Lad shared that the fund will target health insurance and educational support for gig workers’ kids. “These workers face serious challenges,” he said, pointing out risks from road accidents and health issues tied to pollution during long hours on the job. This plan aims to lighten their load.
But wait, there’s more. The government is also gearing up to introduce a bill to protect gig workers’ rights. Slated for the Assembly in December, this bill will lay down the responsibilities of these platforms regarding social security, health, and transparency. This comes right after a national meeting where gig worker benefits were hot topics.
Overall, Karnataka’s making big strides to support its gig workers, ensuring they’re recognized and their needs are met in an industry that often overlooks them. It’s a positive sign for a group that truly deserves it.
