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Notification under Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Rules, 2025

Karnataka published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: karnataka-notification-under-karnataka-platform-based-gig-workers-social-security-and-welfare-rules-2025) on 2026-02-16, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to extend social security and welfare benefits to platform-based gig workers in Karnataka, ensuring their better working conditions and protection under the labour laws.

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Gazette ID karnataka-notification-under-karnataka-platform-based-gig-workers-social-security-and-welfare-rules-2025
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-08-16

Action Required

Employers in Karnataka must register their gig workers under the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Rules, 2025, and provide the required social security and welfare benefits to them. They must also maintain the necessary records and submit returns as prescribed by the rules.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
Gig EconomyIT/ITESService Sector

Statutory Penalty Risk

Non-compliance may attract penalties under the labour laws, including fines and imprisonment, as per the provisions of the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Rules, 2025

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Rules, 2025
  • Labour Code

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in Karnataka must register their gig workers under the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Rules, 2025, and provide the required social security and welfare benefits to them. They must also maintain the necessary records and submit returns as prescribed by the rules.
Compliance Deadline
Statutory PenaltyNon-compliance may attract penalties under the labour laws, including fines and imprisonment, as per the provisions of the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Rules, 2025

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to extend social security and welfare benefits to platform-based gig workers in Karnataka, ensuring their better working conditions and protection under the labour laws.

Summary

The Karnataka government has issued a notification under the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Rules, 2025, aiming to provide social security and welfare benefits to gig workers in the state. This move is expected to impact various industries, including the gig economy, and requires employers to take specific compliance actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (karnataka-notification-under-karnataka-platform-based-gig-workers-social-security-and-welfare-rules-2025)?
Karnataka issued this notification, published on 2026-02-16.
What is Gazette Notification karnataka-notification-under-karnataka-platform-based-gig-workers-social-security-and-welfare-rules-2025 about?
The purpose of this notification is to extend social security and welfare benefits to platform-based gig workers in Karnataka, ensuring their better working conditions and protection under the labour laws.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification karnataka-notification-under-karnataka-platform-based-gig-workers-social-security-and-welfare-rules-2025?
Employers in Karnataka must register their gig workers under the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Rules, 2025, and provide the required social security and welfare benefits to them. They must also maintain the necessary records and submit returns as prescribed by the rules. The compliance deadline is 2026-08-16.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification karnataka-notification-under-karnataka-platform-based-gig-workers-social-security-and-welfare-rules-2025?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the Gig Economy, IT/ITES, Service Sector sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification karnataka-notification-under-karnataka-platform-based-gig-workers-social-security-and-welfare-rules-2025?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Non-compliance may attract penalties under the labour laws, including fines and imprisonment, as per the provisions of the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Rules, 2025.