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Regulations can be an impetus for growth in gig economy sector, says advocate NS Nappinai

The Indian Federation of App based Transport Workers has alleged that despite gig workers having an employer-employee relationship with the platforms, they have been denied social security benefits, which amounts to exploitation through forced labour within the purview of the constitution.

By Ashmit Kumar  Dec 13, 2021 9:17:19 PM IST (Updated)

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the centre and platforms such as Zomato, Swiggy, Ola and Uber seeking their reply on a writ petition filed by trade union of gig workers.
The Indian Federation of App based Transport Workers has alleged that despite gig workers having an employer-employee relationship with the platforms, they have been denied social security benefits, which amounts to exploitation through forced labour within the purview of the constitution.
The petition seeks a declaration that gig workers were entitled to protection as unorganised workers.