Gig-economy workers are also known as platform workers as they rely on online ride-hailing or food-delivery companies such as Grab, Deliveroo Plc. and Lalamove to connect them with consumers for their services.
In addition to building protections in the areas of work injury compensation and retirement fund contributions, the new law will also provide for collective representation of such workers, Tan said.
Singapore had in 2022 accepted recommendations of an advisory panel on the status of gig workers, including requiring platform companies to provide protection in case of injury.
The government will also be announcing new support measures for some unemployed individuals to help them return to the workforce, Tan said.
