New Labour Codes: Gig Workers to Get Social Security, 90-Day Condition Applies

• New Labour Codes aim for nationwide implementation by April 1, 2026, bringing significant changes for crores of workers.
• Gig and platform workers will receive social security benefits for the first time, a major step towards their welfare.
• Eligibility for gig workers requires 90 days with one aggregator or 120 total days across multiple aggregators in the previous financial year.
• Working days are counted by aggregating earnings from all platforms; working on multiple platforms in a single day counts each platform as a separate day.
• Regular employees will benefit from mandatory appointment letters, free health check-ups for those over 40, and equal pay/opportunities for women.

Why It Matters: New Labour Codes promise social security for gig workers and enhanced benefits for all by April 2026.