Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Karnataka Enacts Gig Worker Rights Law
Imagine a new law in Karnataka, India, to help people who work for apps like food delivery or ride-sharing.
This law makes these companies pay a small fee to help these workers.
This money will provide gig workers with things like social security.
The law also sets rules about pay, breaks, and how workers can solve problems if they have any.
It also requires companies to be open about how they make decisions and keeps workers safe.
The government hopes this will help gig workers, and other states might create similar laws.
Karnataka introduced a law focused on social security and welfare for gig workers.
Platforms will contribute 1-5% of payouts to a welfare fund.
The law covers ride-hailing, food delivery, e-commerce, and other digital services.
A Gig Workers Welfare Board will be created and will be based in Bengaluru.
The Act ensures worker rights, including transparency and grievance mechanisms.
- Who
- The Karnataka government
- What
- Notified a law to secure gig workers' rights.
- When
- September 13, 2025
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To provide social security and welfare to gig workers.
- Law Name
- Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025
- Effective Date
- September 13, 2025
- Welfare Fee
- 1-5% of pay-outs from platforms
- Services Covered
- Ride-hailing, food delivery, e-commerce, healthcare, digital media
- Key Provisions
- Social security, health and safety, transparency, grievance redressal
- Penalties
- Up to ₹1 lakh for repeated violations