03/01/2026
🚨 Attention Start-Ups Hiring Freelancers!
If you’re engaging freelancers or gig workers for 90+ days, this is something you cannot ignore.
📌 Under India’s evolving labour codes, long-term freelancers may now be entitled to statutory benefits, similar to employees.
🔍 What this means for Start-Ups:
✔️ Provident Fund (PF)
✔️ Employees’ State Insurance (ESI)
✔️ Gratuity (subject to eligibility)
⚠️ Misclassification can lead to:
• Legal notices
• Financial penalties
• Compliance risks
âś… What you should do now:
• Review freelancer contracts
• Assess duration & nature of work
• Align HR and payroll policies
• Seek legal or compliance advice
Staying compliant today saves your start-up from bigger risks tomorrow.
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