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VOL. 11, ISSUE 12 (2025)
Safety and health protections for gig and platform workers under the new labour codes
Authors
M Ramya
Abstract
The rapid growth of gig and platform-based work in India has created
unprecedented opportunities for flexible employment but has simultaneously
exposed workers to heightened occupational safety and health risks. Traditional
labour laws often fail to address the vulnerabilities of this workforce, which
includes delivery personnel, ride share drivers, and freelance digital service
providers. The enactment of the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working
Conditions Code, 2020, under India’s new labour codes, marks a critical step
toward integrating gig workers into the formal safety and welfare framework.
This article examines the scope and effectiveness of these provisions in
protecting gig workers from occupational hazards, ensuring access to health
facilities, accident compensation, and welfare measures. It critically
evaluates challenges in enforcement, including the informal nature of platform
work, lack of employer accountability, and digital monitoring limitations. By
analysing case studies, government notifications, and comparative international
practices, the study underscores the need for adaptive policy mechanisms that
balance flexibility with worker protection. The article concludes that
strengthening regulatory oversight, mandating platform accountability, and
extending social security benefits are essential to safeguarding the health and
well-being of gig and platform workers in India’s evolving digital economy.
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Pages:75-78
How to cite this article:
M Ramya "Safety and health protections for gig and platform workers under the new labour codes". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 12, 2025, Pages 75-78
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