Labour Ministry Proposes 90-Day Work Rule for Gig Worker Social Security Eligibility

• Labour Ministry proposes a 90-day annual work threshold for gig and platform workers to access social security benefits.
• Eligibility requires 90 days with one aggregator or 120 days with multiple aggregators in the last financial year.
• Aggregators must electronically share worker details quarterly; workers must update particulars to remain eligible.
• Workers aged 16+ need to register with Aadhaar on a designated portal for a Universal Account Number and identity card.
• Aggregators face a 1% monthly interest penalty for delayed social security contributions to a separate fund.

Why It Matters: New draft rules set a 90-day work threshold for gig workers to access social security benefits.