Gig workers

Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly passed two key Bills to provide social security for gig workers and protection for advocates. Labour Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy introduced the Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2026. The…
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Hyderabad: Industries Minister Vivek Venkatswamy outlined the Telangana economic growth plan in the Assembly, stating that the government aims to build a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047. He said the Congress government…
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Hyderabad: The Telangana Cabinet approved the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, aiming to provide legal recognition, welfare, and regulation for gig workers. The bill targets…
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Hyderabad: Gig Workers Bill introduction moved a step closer as Labour and Employment Minister Dr. G. Vivek Venkatswamy announced that the State Government would place a comprehensive law before the Assembly after Cabinet approval. The…
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Hyderabad: Gig workers launched a nationwide strike on December 31, demanding a fixed monthly salary between ₹24,000 and ₹40,000 in place of the current commission-based payment system, along with leave and basic workplace facilities.…
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Hyderabad: The Telangana cabinet on Monday approved a draft gig workers’ bill to regulate digital aggregator platforms and safeguard the rights of gig and informal workers across the state. The proposed law will require all aggregator…
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Hyderabad: BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying gig and platform workers by ignoring promises made under the Abhayahastam Declaration. He demanded the immediate formation of a welfare board and…
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Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to initiate a welfare fund and implement comprehensive safety and insurance measures for gig workers in Telangana. At a review meeting held at the Secretariat,…
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Hyderabad: The VV Giri National Labour Institute has called for equal pay, regulated working hours, and social security coverage for all gig and platform workers, irrespective of employer or sector. The recommendations are part of a newly…
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Hyderabad: Telangana Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy on Friday announced that the state will introduce a dedicated law and establish a welfare board for gig workers, aiming to create a policy framework that could serve as a national…
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