Singapore’s Platform Workers Act strikes crucial balance for future of gig economy

The Bill grants platform workers much-needed protections while allowing room for business innovation.

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Mathew Mathews As gig economy platforms such as Gojek and Grab become ingrained in everyday life, the status of platform workers has increasingly come under scrutiny. The passing of Singapore’s Platform Workers Bill is a monumental step in addressing the evolving nature of work in the digital age. As gig economy platforms such as Gojek and Grab become ingrained in everyday life, the status of platform workers has increasingly come under scrutiny.

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