Centre Proposes 90-Day Work A Year Rule To Enhance Gig Workers’ Social Security

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • The central government has introduced a minimum 90-day work requirement  for these workers to access certain employee benefits
  • The change is part of fresh draft rules under the Social Security Code, which add on to the Ministry of Labour and Employment’s bid to bring in a wider overhaul of labour and social security rules to safeguard the interests of these workers
  • Under the new framework, workers will need to complete at least 90 days of continuous employment with an employer to qualify for specific social security benefits such as compensation-linked payouts and certain statutory protections