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Labour codes to benefit workers, reduce and simplify compliances: Union Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani

The new Labour Codes mark a “big, big improvement” for the country’s workforce by strengthening wage, social security and safety provisions, union labour secretary Vandana…

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India's new labour codes ensure that the likes of Swiggy and Zomato can no longer view their delivery partners (gig workers) as independent contractors. (HT)
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What Swiggy, Zomato and their ilk must do under India labour codes| Business News

The government has formally implemented India’s four new Labour Codes, replacing 29 fragmented labour laws, in what is seen as a pivotal moment for gig…

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Gig workers’ body urges Centre to implement social security provisions under labour code

The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) has urged Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to immediately operationalise the social security measures for gig and…

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Zomato partners with HDFC Pension to launch NPS model for delivery partners
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Zomato partners with HDFC Pension to launch NPS model for delivery partners

Eternal-owned Zomato has collaborated with HDFC Pension to launch NPS Platform Workers Model for its delivery partners, aimed at providing them retirement security under the…

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