The Government of Karnataka has introduced the Karnataka
Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance,
2025, marking a significant policy initiative focused on the gig
economy. This ordinance establishes a dedicated legal framework to
safeguard the rights of platform-based gig workers, outline the
obligations of aggregators and digital platforms, and ensure the
provision of social security and welfare benefits within the
state.
Purpose and Applicability
The ordinance aims to protect platform-based gig workers and
introduce enforceable obligations on digital platforms or
aggregators operating in Karnataka. It provides a legal foundation
for ensuring social security, occupational health and safety,
transparency in automated monitoring systems, and mechanisms for
dispute resolution. The law applies to all aggregators or platforms
offering services listed in the Schedule of the ordinance, all
platforms as defined under the law, and every gig
