Friday, February 16, 2024

Karnataka plans to levy cess on online transactions to fund welfare of gig workers

The State Government plans to levy a cess on online transactions to fund the welfare of gig workers. The government will introduce the Platform-Based Gig Workers Fund and Welfare Fee Bill to provide livelihood security and insurance. Bengaluru has an estimated 200,000 plus gig workers.

from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/qRnelxM

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