Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Karnataka Passes Gig Worker Bill, Mandates Welfare Fees
Karnataka's government has passed a new law to help gig workers, such as food delivery and ride-sharing drivers.
This law makes the companies that hire them responsible for their health and safety, and a small fee from these companies will create a fund to help the workers.
The new law also aims for a 1-5% welfare fee from gig workers' payouts depending on the type of business.
The government hopes this law will help to protect the rights of gig workers.
Karnataka Assembly passed a bill to protect gig workers' rights.
The bill mandates aggregators to ensure social security and occupational health.
It covers services like ride-sharing, food delivery, and e-commerce.
A welfare fee of 1-5% of worker payouts will fund a welfare board.
The bill also requires aggregator registration and dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Who
- The Karnataka Legislative Assembly and gig workers.
- What
- The Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2025 was passed.
- When
- Passed on Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- Where
- Karnataka Legislative Assembly, India
- Why
- To protect the rights, provide social security, and ensure occupational health for gig workers.
- Bill Name
- Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2025
- Gig Workers Covered
- Around 4 lakh
- Applicable Services
- Ride-sharing, food delivery, logistics, e-marketplace, healthcare, travel, and content services
- Welfare Fee
- 1 to 5 percent of aggregator payout
- Labor Minister
- Santosh Lad
