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Singapore

Platform operators, government to crack down on illegal work as recommended by trilateral group

NTUC and the platform worker associations will tackle the issue with platform operator Grab, the Ministry of Manpower and the Ministry of Transport.
Singapore

New work group to address foreigners doing delivery jobs illegally, unauthorised hitch services

Under the revised scheme, called Grab Monthly Bonus, incentives are broadly reduced.
Companies & Markets

Grab to pause changes to driver incentive scheme following backlash

The annual cost increase of around US$368 million (S$494.3 million) with CPF contributions to platform workers excludes other costs, such as workplace injury compensation insurance
Economy & Policy

CPF payments to platform workers projected to cost about US$368 million over next 5 years: report

From (L-R): Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-General of NTUC and Yee Wee Tang, Managing Director, Grab Singapore at the launch of the GrabBenefits 2.0
Startups & Tech

Grab to set aside S$4 million for driver and rider benefits

The Platform Workers Act introduces one of the world’s first frameworks that treats platform workers as a distinct category with tailored protections.
Opinion & Features

Platform workers deserve better protection – and Singapore is leading the way

Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon said the Bill may mean increased business costs for platform operators. He added, however, that these costs are “no different” from those incurred by employers who already provide such safeguards for their employees.
Opinion & Features
THINKING ALOUD

Reflecting the true cost of deliveries is good for investors

Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon wrapped up the debate on the Platform Workers Bill on Tuesday.
Singapore

Operators’ higher costs from platform-worker protections ‘no different’ from what other employers face: Koh Poh Koon

Platform workers will become a distinct class of workers, alongside employees and self-employed persons.
Singapore

More details of CPF contributions, work-injury compensation for platform workers in debate on Bill

The previously-announced CPF transition support scheme will be enhanced with higher offsets and a raised qualifying income cap
Economy & Policy

Singapore’s platform worker protections kick in from Jan 2025; more cash support for CPF contributions

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