Telangana ends cash wages and regulates gig work
Telangana has prohibited cash wage payments and brought gig workers under formal labor regulations. Officials describe the policy as a model for progressive labor governance.
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AFBytes briefing
Changes in wage payment methods and gig worker rules can alter take-home pay timing and compliance costs for employers and workers.
What to watch next
- Track state-level implementation guidance and any legal challenges that clarify enforcement timelines.
- Track Indian government announcements on e-Shram platform expansion timelines.
India expands gig worker social security coverage
India's gig workforce is projected to grow to 2.5 crore by 2030. The government is advancing social security schemes and the e-Shram platform.