Why are workers most affected by the scorching heat?

    04-Jul-2024
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Priyanka Saurabh
Contd from previous issue
For example: The Rajasthan Platform Based Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2023 aims to provide social security to workers, which will set an example for other states to follow. To establish a minimum wage policy for workers to ensure a stable income and minimum paid hours or earnings. For example, Singapore's proposed legislative changes include expanding work-injury insurance and pension coverage for workers, which India can also emulate.
Recognizing workers as employees or providing them with equal rights and protection is the need of the hour. This includes the right to organize and form unions.  For example, Legal battles in the UK and California have led to workers being recognised as employees, entitled to a minimum wage and other benefits.(To be contd)