Gig Workers Bill passed by Senate
Human resources minister Steven Sim says the bill addresses weaknesses in existing statutes, particularly in enforcement.
Human resources minister Steven Sim says the bill addresses weaknesses in existing statutes, particularly in enforcement.
Its president Syed Hussain Syed Husman says overregulation can undermine the viability of the gig model.
Law gives gig workers fair terms and a tribunal to settle disputes.
The Gig Economy Bill appears to have avoided many of the pitfalls of over-regulation and interference and could become a global standard for protecting all gig-economy stakeholders.
North-South Initiative says the law should be passed at the current parliamentary session as gig workers face significant insecurity and risk in their jobs.