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Singapore News - The three major food-delivery companies here - Grab, foodpanda and Deliveroo - have joined forces to set up an industry association to represent digital platforms, in a move that could shift the dynamics within the sector. Breaking from the typically cut-throat competition... Read more at www.tnp.sg
The Digital Platforms Industry Association will see the three firms acting collectively to raise industry standards. Read more at straitstimes.com.
In an attempt to incorporate the doctrine of universalisation of social security, the gig workers are brought into the ambit of the labour laws for the first time, with the provision of some welfare measures under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The three other codes are silent on the policies towards gig workers. While the codes are yet to be implemented, there are many
Singapore is now considering compulsory contribution of pension funds for gig workers. But who can foot the bill?
All aspects of work, including pay, are strictly regulated and standardised, leaving little scope for upskilling.