The Telangana Assembly has approved two significant Bills on Monday. One focuses on providing social security for gig workers, while the other aims to safeguard advocates. The Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, establishes a system to offer social security and legal recognition to platform-based gig workers. It includes the creation of a dedicated board for Social Security and Welfare to register workers and manage benefits efficiently.
Labour Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy, the proponent of the Bill, highlighted that app-based workers will now operate under a structured welfare and social security framework. The legislation mandates aggregators to contribute 1 to 2 per cent of their transaction value to a welfare fund supporting insurance, accident cover, pensions, and maternity benefits. Failure to protect gig workers will result in penalties for aggregators, ensuring compliance with the new regulations.
Moreover, the Telangana Assembly also passed the Telangana Advocates Protection Bill, 2026, to shield advocates from escalating attacks. This law offers police protection, safeguards against false cases and harassment, a grievance redressal mechanism, and defense against threats while carrying out professional duties. Minister D. Sridhar Babu emphasized that this legislation is a crucial step towards ensuring the safety of advocates, reflecting the state’s commitment to advocate welfare and professional security.
