gig workers

What do new labour codes mean for employees & employers? From minimum wages, gratuity benefits to appointment letters & layoff rules – top things to know

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India’s new labour codes, effective November 21, 2025, consolidate 29 laws, promising universal minimum wages, enhanced social security for gig workers, and improved safety. While ...

Finally, gig workers have pan-India social security

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Gig workers are set to receive a significant boost with the implementation of the Social Security Code. Online platforms like Swiggy and Uber will now ...

Telangana gig workers’ union flags ‘low wages, exploitation’ at Zepto in letter to labour dept; Zepto reacts

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The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union has accused Zepto of exploitative labor practices, including low per-delivery rates and unsafe working conditions, prompting a strike ...