Self-Registration for Gig, Platform and Unorganised Workers

Introduction The draft Code on Social Security (Central) Rules were released vide Notification G.S.R. 713 (E) on 13th November 2020 by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Apart from replacing nine Central rules, the draft rules also provide for the procedure to be followed in the self-registration process by gig workers, platform workers and unorganized workers. They also shed light on the manner in which aggregators carry out self-assessment of the contribution payable under Section-114(4)…

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The Impact of the Code on Social Security, 2020 on Aggregators

Introduction The advent of app-based services operating on an aggregator model has ushered in a new era of convenience and choice for the Indian consumer. Additionally, it has helped small and medium business owners compete with veterans of the industry on online platforms. A key characteristic of this business model is that the end consumer as well as the provider of the service act as customers of the brand, there is also the partnership model…

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