Karnataka releases draft gig workers Bill; seeks comments from platforms, other stakeholders

Karnataka has come up with a draft Bill to mandate app-based delivery and ride-hailing platforms to give social security benefits to gig workers and proposing other welfare measures. The state government has placed the draft in public domain seeking comments from stakeholders.

The draft Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024 proposes a fee on each transaction on the platforms. For non-compliance with its provisions, the draft law suggests a monetary penalty.