Gig Worker rights go legal in Karnataka – Big implications for platforms

Gig workers in India have historically operated in a largely unregulated environment, with minimal legal protections afforded to them. While a few states have issued draft bills in order to improve safeguards for this class of workers, meaningful implementation has been limited. Similarly, although the Code on Social Security, 2020 envisages protections for gig workers, the same is yet to be brought into force.