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ARTICLE · 30 MAY 2025

Karnataka Issues Landmark Ordinance To Protect Platform-Based Gig Workers

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On May 27, 2025, the Government of Karnataka promulgated the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025, marking a significant regulatory milestone in the formal recognition and protection of platform-based gig workers in the state.

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Neeraj Vyas
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On May 27, 2025, the Government of Karnataka promulgated the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025, ("Ordinance") marking a significant regulatory milestone in the formal recognition and protection of platform-based gig workers in the state.

The Ordinance applies to a broad spectrum of digital platform services, including but not limited to ride-sharing, food and grocery delivery, logistics, e-marketplaces (both marketplace and inventory models), professional service platforms, travel and hospitality, healthcare, and content and media services. It follows the earlier introduction of the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, which was developed through extensive consultations with stakeholders such as gig worker associations, digital platforms, and industry aggregators.

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