Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008 Highlights

Q.  Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008 stipulates formulation of suitable welfare schemes for unorganised workers on matters relating to

1) Maternity benefits
2) Disability cover
3) Old age protection
- Published on 18 Nov 16

a. 2, 3
b. 1
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
  • In order to provide social security benefits to the workers in the unorganised sector, the Government has enacted the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008.
  • The 2008 Act stipulates formulation of suitable welfare schemes for unorganised workers on matters relating to:

    • (i) life and disability cover,
    (ii) health and maternity benefits,
    (iii) old age protection and
    (iv) any other benefit as may be determined by the Central Government through the National Social Security Board.

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