The Bihar Gig Workers Law: A Bold Step Forward but a Step Back for Trade Unions

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Blog post

source publication

The Leaflet

Abstract

Bihar’s new gig workers law goes one step ahead of similar state laws when it comes to recognising workers’ welfare rights. But a weak funding framework for welfare entitlements and restriction on trade unions make this a law mired with internal inconsistencies.

Year

10-6-2025

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