TechnologySingapore's gig economy braces for 'complex' safety net rules
ASEAN's first protections for platform workers have regional implications
From late 2024 at the earliest, new rules in Singapore will require ride-hailing and food delivery companies to contribute to social security savings schemes for their workers. © Getty Images
TSUBASA SURUGA, Nikkei staff writer
December 8, 2022 12:54 JST
SINGAPORE -- Tech companies in Singapore that rely on "gig workers" are bracing for higher costs, as they are being asked to fashion a stronger safety net for independent contractors. Companies and experts describe the new government regulations as complex, with difficult questions unanswered.