India’s Gig Workers Win Legal Status

India’s gig workers win legal status, but social security gaps persist under new labor laws.
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India’s Gig Workers Win Legal Status
India’s Gig Workers Win Legal Status: What’s Changing? India’s gig workers win legal status under new labor laws, raising common questions about what protections they will actually receive. Many workers want to know whether this recognition guarantees social security, how it affects platforms like Uber, Swiggy, and Amazon, and whether benefits such as insurance or pensions will finally become accessible. Although the legal update is a historic step, experts note that true social protection for gig and platform workers is still uncertain. Image Credits:Nasir Kachroo / NurPhoto / Getty Images Do India’s Gig Workers Win Legal Status With Real Benefits? India’s gig workers win legal status through the Code on Social Security, but the law still lacks clear, enforceable benefits. Workers are recognized as a unique category, yet minimum earnings, safety protections, and employment guarantees remain outside the law. As platforms assess compliance, millions of app-based workers continue to operate…