WorkRights - Rightsofemployees.com https://www.rightsofemployees.com Know Your Rights Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:30:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.rightsofemployees.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-emp1-32x32.png WorkRights - Rightsofemployees.com https://www.rightsofemployees.com 32 32 Gig Workers’ Social Security: Govt Proposes 90-Day Work Rule https://www.rightsofemployees.com/gig-workers-social-security-govt-proposes-90-day-work-rule/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:30:51 +0000 https://www.rightsofemployees.com/?p=49755 The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released draft rules under the Code on Social Security, 2020, marking a major step toward formalizing India’s vast gig economy. As of January 2, 2026, the government has invited public feedback on these rules, which propose a minimum work threshold for delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers, and other platform […]

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]]> The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released draft rules under the Code on Social Security, 2020, marking a major step toward formalizing India’s vast gig economy. As of January 2, 2026, the government has invited public feedback on these rules, which propose a minimum work threshold for delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers, and other platform workers to qualify for welfare benefits.

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This development follows significant nationwide “switch-off” strikes by gig workers on Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2025, protesting for better pay and social safety nets.

1. The “90-Day” Eligibility Rule

The draft rules aim to distinguish between casual users and active gig workers to determine who qualifies for government-mandated benefits.

Category Eligibility Threshold (per Financial Year)
Single Platform Workers Minimum 90 days of engagement with one aggregator.
Multi-Platform Workers Minimum 120 days across multiple aggregators.
Calculation Rule Any day where income is earned counts as 1 day. Working for 3 apps on the same day counts as 3 days toward the total.

2. Key Benefits & Protections

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Eligible workers (aged 16 to 60) will be brought under a formal welfare umbrella, funded by a 1-2% levy on aggregator turnover.

  • Healthcare: Coverage under the Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) scheme, providing up to ₹5 lakh in annual health cover.

  • Insurance: Mandatory life and personal accident insurance.

  • Pension: Future eligibility for pension schemes based on joint contributions from the platform and the worker.

  • Identity: Issuance of a Digital Identity Card and a Universal Account Number (UAN) through the e-Shram portal.

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3. National Social Security Board

A new central body will be formed to oversee the welfare of the estimated 1.3 crore gig workers in India (projected to grow to 2.35 crore by 2030).

  • Composition: The board will include five representatives each from gig worker associations and aggregator employers.

  • Responsibilities: Identifying new aggregator types, assessing worker numbers, and formulating specific welfare policies.

Impact on Platforms (Aggregators)

Companies like Zomato, Swiggy, Uber, and Zepto will now have to:

  1. Mandatory Registration: Share data of all active partners on a central government portal.

  2. Contribution: Pay into the Social Security Fund (capped at 5% of the amount payable to workers).

  3. Compliance: Ensure Aadhaar-linked registration for all workers onboarded.

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