The new technology has rapidly changed the nature of work and labour relations. A new type of workers 'the Gig Workers' as unorganised workers employed in unorganised sector have emerged in all the countries. Though ther

The Indian Ministry of Labour and Employment suggested a new labour Code Social Security Code, 2020 recognizing the new category of gig workers along with unorganised workers with access to social security benefits, that social security would be provided to all employees and workers, either in the organized, unorganized, or any other sector. The code has provisions for a social security system that would give to these workers advantage including health coverage, maternity leave, and pensions. The Code further requires the Central Government to establish a social security fund for these unorganised workers. The Code also mandates the registration of all unorganised workers to avail the benefits of the Schemes. The following are the provisions under Social Security Code, 2020: New Definition of the gig worker introduced under the Code of Social Security. National Social Security Board and (State) Unorganized Workers' Board to be formed by persons of eminence in the fields of labour welfare, management, finance, law and administration. It will also administer schemes for the welfare of gig workers and platform workers. (Section 6 of the Code) Employees State Insurance benefits to unorganized workers, gig workers and platform workers and their families. (Section 45 of the Code) Set up a toll free call centre or helpline to promulgate information on available social security schemes, process to file application for registration, to assist unorganized workers, gig workers and platform workers to obtain registration etc. (Section 112 of the Code) Further, on 24 July 2023, the Government of Rajasthan passed the Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act, becoming the first state to regulate platform based gig workers at the legislative level. The Act ensures labour rights, social security and welfare programmes for platform workers.