India's new labor codes: What gig workers need to know
India just rolled out four new labor codes, merging 29 old laws to make things simpler and boost worker protection—especially for gig and platform workers.
Now, companies like food delivery apps must set aside 1-2% of their turnover (capped at 5% of payments) for gig worker welfare, plus give everyone an Aadhaar-linked Universal Account Number so benefits can move with you.
How companies are reacting
Eternal Ltd (the company behind Zomato and Blinkit) is on board, saying these changes will mean better social security for their gig workforce without hurting business in the long run.
Amazon India is still figuring out what this means for its team and has welcomed the government's intent to implement labor reforms while evaluating the changes required.
Overall, these reforms aim to bring more structure—and hopefully less confusion—to jobs in India's growing gig economy.