The government has mandated that gig aggregators register workers by uploading their details to a central portal within 45 days under the Code on Social Security, 2020. If social security contributions are delayed, a 12% annual interest charge applies. The new compliance rules also require real-time recording of worker appointments and exits, tightening monitoring and reporting.
A Jharkhand High Court has overturned the dismissal of an employee who was fired for yelling at a company doctor, ending a 43-year legal battle. The court said the punishment was harsh, pointing to alleged medical negligence and the worker’s severe pain as mitigating factors. The family will receive 40% of back wages and all consequential post-death benefits.
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