Gig Workers Bill passed by Senate
Human resources minister Steven Sim says the bill addresses weaknesses in existing statutes, particularly in enforcement.
Human resources minister Steven Sim says the bill addresses weaknesses in existing statutes, particularly in enforcement.
It says claims of support are misleading, and insists that the human resources ministry consult it before the bill proceeds through Dewan Negara.
Its president Syed Hussain Syed Husman says overregulation can undermine the viability of the gig model.
It says it will support regulations that protect workers’ flexibility and income opportunities that the gig economy offers.