Gig and platform workers will have to work for a minimum of 90 days in a financial year with a single aggregator to get social security benefits, as per the proposed draft rules of the Social Security Code, 2020
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The Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) has unveiled its Flexi Employment Social Impact Report 2025, stating that 82 per cent of flexi workers are engaged in assignments lasting more than three months — a trend which appears to be in sync with the demand of the labour code for availing social security benefits.
Additionally, 79 per cent of contract terms between staffing companies and flexi employees are for more than six months, increasing the potential for the workforce to move with industrial requirements for ensuring minimum wage and social security, said the ISF’s report.
Gig and platform workers will have to work for a minimum of 90 days in a financial year with a single aggregator to get social security benefits, as per the proposed draft rules of the Social Security Code, 2020. The time period of engagement goes up to 120 days for workers engaged across different platforms.
Commenting on its report, Lohit Bhatia, President, Indian Staffing Federation (ISF), stated that the industry is proving to be an important stakeholder in the Indian labour market.
“The report notes that more than 50 per cent of the flexi workforce prefer to continue in formal employment through formal staffing companies, benefitting from structured placement and reduced exploitation. With 73 per cent expressing satisfaction, it’s clear that formal staffing not only supports careers but also opens pathways to permanent placement, empowering our talent pool with greater opportunities,” said Lohit Bhatia.
The report also pointed out that 13 per cent of flexi workers transitioned to permanent employment in 2025-26, with 23 per cent being trained or upskilled to meet employment demands. This indicates that staffing companies are actively investing in employment-linked skilling, as 29 per cent of the workforce received training while employed.
The demand for educated and skilled flexi workers is on the rise, with 63 per cent of the workforce having a high level of education, such as graduates and above. “This trend will only strengthen India’s labour market. Whether it’s a factory worker learning advanced machinery operations or a young professional gaining industry certifications, high skills continue to drive the market at 49%,” remarked Manmeet Singh, Vice President, ISF.
The ISF facilitates inter-State migration by matching labour supply from high-unemployment States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, which account for 50 per cent of migrants, with demand in urban and industrial hubs.
Published on February 10, 2026