Labour Codes set to extend social-security cover to India’s gig workers
The government says Labour Code implementation will legally recognise and extend social-security protections to gig workers. The move is material for quick-commerce, food-delivery and e-commerce platforms, which may face new registration, benefit-contribution and compliance requirements as central and state rules take effect.
India will implement Labour Code provisions to provide legal recognition and social security for gig workers, affecting delivery-led quick-commerce, food delivery and e-commerce operators. States are preparing corresponding rules, while minimum-wage floor provisions and worker safeguards are now effective.