Eternal, Meesho, Other Consumer Tech Unicorns Challenge Karnataka’s Gig Worker Law

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • Eternal, Zepto, Meesho's logistics arm Valmo and other platform companies, along with IAMAI, have challenged Karnataka's Gig Workers Act, arguing that it overlaps with the Centre's social security law
  • The petition seeks to strike down the Act, Rules, Welfare Board notifications and related compliance notices
  • At the heart of the dispute is Karnataka's 1% welfare fee on platform transactions, which will be collected for the first time on July 5 to fund social security benefits for gig workers