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    Fate of Chinese Gig Economy Workers

    China’s economic rise relied heavily on manufacturing, infrastructure and property development.

    Why Zomato sacks close to 5,000 gig workers a month? CEO Deepinder Goyal reveals

    New Delhi: Zomato sacks close to 5,000 gig workers a month due to cases involving fraud, while another 150,000 to 200,000 workers leave the fast food delivery platform on their own, its parent firm Eternal’s founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said.  In a video podcast with YouTuber Raj Shamani, Goyal said that those who choose.

    MP Raghav Chadha Highlights Victory for Gig Workers as Social Security Rules Are Drafted

    The Indian government introduces new social security rules for gig workers and delivery partners, ensuring recognition, protection, and improved safety.

    Entrepreneur Sandeep Bikhchandani’s takes dig at allegation of exploitation of gig workers

    Mumbai: Prominent investor and Naukri.com founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani has weighed into the debate on gig workers praising Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal’s comments on the one-day gig workers’ strike while taking an indirect jab at those alleging that these workers were being exploited. In response to Goyal’s post on X, Bikhchandani wrote, “Very well written Deepinder.

    New labour codes bring on board gig workers with 90-day employment

    The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released draft rules for four labour codes, extending minimum wages, social security, health and safety benefits to gig and platform workers.

    Centre’s Draft Rules on Social Security for Gig Workers: 90–120 Days of Work Mandatory

    The Central Government's draft rules on social security for gig and platform workers come at a time when thousands of gig and platform workers went on strike on New Year's Eve demanding higher pay and better working conditions.

    “Riders Are Not Data Points”: MP Raghav Chadha Flags Gig Workers’ Rights After Meeting Them

    Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha expressed serious concerns over the gig economy after interacting with delivery riders

    MP Raghav Chadha Raises Alarm in Parliament Over Gig Workers’ Exploitation”

    New Delhi: During Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha raised a powerful concern regarding the plight of India’s gig-economy workforce, urging the government to step in and safeguard millions of delivery personnel. Emphasising that these workers constitute a vast segment of “gig workers”, he called for immediate.

    New Labour Codes boost worker benefits, give gig workers legal recognition

    New Delhi: India’s new Labour Codes, aimed at replacing 29 existing labour laws, are expected to significantly improve worker welfare while extending formal protections to gig and platform workers for the first time. The four Codes introduce uniform wage rules, stronger safety standards and simplified compliance for employers across sectors. Under the new framework, all.

     Jairam Ramesh calls Union Budget allocation half hearted for gig workers 

    New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Jai Ram Ramesh on Sunday criticized the union Budget and said that Government’s commitment to ease pain of Indian gif workers is half hearted. He said that the central government was behind the state legislations introduced by the Congress governments for the welfare of gig workers. In a post on.