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Karnataka HC Stays Order Classifying Ola Drivers as Employees

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-06T20:44:13.153804+05:30

- Karnataka High Court stayed a ruling classifying Ola's drivers as employees. - Earlier, Ola was directed to pay INR 5 Lakh compensation for a harassment case. - The order could have impacted the entire gig economy in India. - Ola's counsel argued that drivers are independent users, not employees. - The case originated from a 2018 harassment allegation against an Ola driver. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/now-swiggy-rolls-out-electric-fleet-for-larger-orders-in-gurugram/)

Karnataka High Court stayed a ruling classifying Ola's drivers as employees.
Earlier, Ola was directed to pay INR 5 Lakh compensation for a harassment case.
The order could have impacted the entire gig economy in India.
Ola's counsel argued that drivers are independent users, not employees.
The case originated from a 2018 harassment allegation against an Ola driver.

Source: Inc42

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