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Can a Bill empower Karnataka's gig workers?
Jul 16, 2024
Exploring Karnataka's Draft Gig Workers Bill, the podcast discusses challenges faced by gig workers like losing benefits due to ratings. It questions the effectiveness of proposed solutions such as worker registration and funding. Additionally, it delves into the struggles of gig workers in accessing public facilities and the political dynamics surrounding state bills for worker empowerment.
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- Karnataka's Draft Gig Workers Bill aims to protect gig workers' rights through fair contracts and basic pay protections.
- Challenges persist for gig workers as misclassification as independent contractors and ambiguities in the bill's provisions remain.
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Challenges Faced by Gig Workers
Gig workers like Rakesh, a delivery partner in India, struggle with long hours, low pay, and lack of support when facing personal or family issues. Automated systems used by delivery platforms monitor every aspect of their work, leading to benefits being tied to ratings that can quickly drop. Despite Karnataka's proposed bill addressing gig workers' rights, challenges remain due to misclassification as independent contractors instead of employees.
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