Nasscom writes to Karnataka CM, raises concerns over draft gig workers bill

The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) has raised several “serious concerns” over a platform-based gig workers Bill proposed by the Karnataka government, asserting that has “serious gaps” and can adversely impact the functioning of gig platforms in the state.

The draft of the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024 provides a grievance redress mechanism for gig workers such as cab drivers and delivery people and brings formal rights and social security to them. It also protects workers from arbitrary termination and aims to ensure basic minimum social security for them. The Bill is likely to be tabled during the monsoon session of the Assembly.