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Among measures announced by DPM Wong, the Government-paid paternity leave will be doubled from 1 January 2024, and CPF monthly salary ceiling will be raised from S$6,000 to S$8,000 by 2026.
This comes as platform workers face significant risks when it comes to injuries, and providing mandatory work injury compensation for them is important.
Singapore is among the first Asian nations to provide legal protections for people working in the gig economy, with the new rules set to benefit about 73,000 people who deliver food or drive passengers for companies such as Grab, Gojek, Deliveroo and Foodpanda. The step follows strikes and protests worldwide as workers demand better conditions and higher wages from app-based businesses amid a post-pandemic drop in earnings, higher living costs and a jump in fuel prices.
SINGAPORE, Dec 21 ― Alicia quit her job at a Singapore construction firm during the pandemic and signed up to work for an app-based delivery company, then a ride-hailing...
Alicia quit her job at a Singapore construction firm during the pandemic and signed up to work for an app-based delivery company, then a ride-hailing platform. While she welcomed the flexibility, she worried about her pension, and falling sick.