The Unorganised Workers Social Security Act, 2008
The Unorganised Workers Social Security Act, 2008
The Unorganised Workers Social Security Act of 2008 regulates the creation and delivery of social welfare schemes covering health, maternity, disability, and old age protection. It applies to informal sector workers, including home workers, self employed individuals, and casual laborers who lack coverage under standard labor laws. The law is important because it establishes national and state boards to design these welfare programs and mandates the registration of eligible workers for portable identity cards. Ultimately, it matters because it extends important legal recognition and vital safety nets to millions of the most vulnerable and unprotected informal sector workers in India.
Chapter I PRELIMINARY →
Chapter II SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS →
Chapter III NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD FOR UNORGANISED WORKERS →
Chapter IV STATE SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD FOR UNORGANISED WORKERS →
Chapter V REGISTRATION →
Chapter VI MISCELLANEOUS →
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