Summary
The Code on Social Security, 2020 is a legislation that seeks to provide universal social security coverage to all workers in India, including those in the unorganized sector. The Act consolidates and rationalizes the laws relating to social security benefits such as old age protection, disability benefits, sickness benefits, maternity benefits, and any other benefits as may be determined by the government. It also establishes a National Social Security Board to advise the central government on matters relating to social security schemes. The Code on Social Security, 2020 replaces several laws related to social security benefits, such as the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948, and the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
