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Centre to bring in social security scheme for gig workers soon: Report

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Centre to bring in social security scheme for gig workers soon: Report

The NDA government plans to roll out a social security contribution system for gig workers, where platforms employing these workers must deduct a specific percentage of their payments and deposit it into the Employees’ Pension Scheme. According to a report in the Times of India, the government may also match an additional 3-4% of the … Read more

EPFO subscription may open up for self-employed to expand social security coverage

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EPFO subscription may open up for self-employed to expand social security coverage

New Delhi: India could throw open its key social security scheme — the Employees’ Provident Fund to individuals, a top government official told ET. The move is expected to help the government expand social security coverage to more than 90% of workers not falling under any social security scheme at present. Lawyers, doctors, chartered accountants … Read more