Eternal Ltd Applauds New Labour Codes Strengthening Gig Worker Protections

Eternal Ltd welcomes the new labour codes which enhance social security for gig workers, including those in its Zomato and Blinkit units. The codes rationalize existing labour laws and define gig work for the first time, requiring aggregators to contribute to worker welfare.

Eternal Ltd has endorsed the implementation of four new labour codes, emphasizing the benefits for gig workers connected to its Zomato and Blinkit operations. The codes are expected to enhance social security access for these workers.

According to a statement from Eternal, which serves as the parent company for Zomato and Blinkit, the financial implications of these rules are unlikely to hinder its long-term business sustainability.

The government recently introduced these codes, streamlining 29 existing labour laws to formalize employment, bolster worker protection, and align the labour system globally. Under the new regulations, the terms 'gig work', 'platform work', and 'aggregators' are defined for the first time.

(With inputs from agencies.)