📰 Headline Summary:
‘Gig Workers’ Welfare Board Draft Rules released by the Karnataka government introduce a self-declaration mechanism for aggregators and platforms to contribute to the welfare fund of gig workers.
⚙️ Key Provisions:
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Self-Declaration Mechanism:
Aggregators can calculate and declare their contributions themselves (1–5% of each payout), to be paid to the welfare board. -
Definition of Gig Workers:
Individuals engaged in temporary, flexible, or project-based work. -
Timeline:
Contributions must be declared within 30 days of the quarter end; aggregator must submit to board within 90 days. -
Flexibility for Aggregators:
Contributions tied to company payouts, but with a clear cap and deadline.
📌 Ordinance Highlights (Box in Image):
- Covers gig workers per Section 2(1)(e).
- Contributions: 1–5% of payouts.
- Timeline: Declare within 30 days; submit within 90.
- Penalties for delays or false declarations.
- Fee tracker system for monitoring payouts.
- Refund process for excess/incorrect payments.
💼 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
🔍 Transparency & Grievance Redressal:
- Fee Tracker: Logs every payout and deduction.
- Internal Grievance Redressal Mechanism: To handle gig workers’ complaints.
- Aggregators must maintain detailed records of welfare payments.
📣 Public Consultation:
Draft is currently open for public consultation. Stakeholders can submit objections or suggestions.
🔴 Penalties:
Non-compliance attracts fines and recovery mechanisms.