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
CS Professional · Labour Laws and Practice · PYQS · June 2024
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 there has been a significant increase in the number of Gig workers in India, but serious concerns have been expressed about the availability of jobs and income security to them. A mismatch of skills have also become a common phenomenon. Proper planning to reduce the mismatch and upskilling is thus required. State intervention has also become important to provide social security to these workers. These Gig workers as unorganised workers protest and demand for all social security laws and want the protection under Indian Labour Laws and the Constitution of India. These unorganised workers as Gig workers are educated youth and plays a significant share of growth in European countries. They provide skill intensive professional services such as legal, accounting services, software development and translation. They are demanding the status and the protection as given by the developed countries. As per these workers, they contribute majorly in the Indian economy. In the light of above, answer the following questions: Are unorganised workers including Gig workers entitled for the regular status of the employee? Explain.
Answer & Explanation:
The new Social Security Code 2020 is based on Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act, 2008 which recognizes unorganised workers, such as home workers, gig workers, and self-employed workers. It distinguishes between regular employees and temporary workers. The temporary workers are unable to get the status of regular employee, as they are hired only for a particular purpose on temporary basis and certain benefits can be given to them like the social security Code provide for mandatory provision of gratuity, employee compensation, insurance, provident fund, and maternity benefit to employees. On the other hand, it has provided for framing of suitable social security schemes by the Central and State Governments for them on matters relating to life and disability cover, accident insurance, health and maternity benefits, old age protection, etc. If the regular status will be given to them then the object of the temporary workers will be defeated.
Topics: Social Security Code, 2020
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