The long-term success of the Bill depends on its implementation, which must overcome the structural barriers such as the power imbalance in India’s labour market where junior staff, contract workers, and those in vulnerable positions think twice before they invoke their rights fearing it will damage their relationship with managers. Therefore, a meaningful way forward requires institutional designs that reduce the personal cost of asserting rights.

While the Bill creates a strong foundation, its ultimate success depends on implementation. Passing a law is only the starting point, real challenge lies in building awareness among both workers and employers, with many unfamiliar with formal procedures or maybe fearful of new obligations.

While the Bill is commendable in introducing several key protection measures, its ultimate success depends to a large extent on the Gig and Platform Workers Welfare Board and the nature of the welfare schemes it devises.

This article inter alia aims to bring out the contrast between dispute resolution mechanisms under IDA and IRC.