SINGAPORE - The latest sitting of Parliament saw Singapore make two major moves to better protect vulnerable workers, each one notable for a different reason.
SINGAPORE – Gamblers at Singapore’s two casinos must abide by new laws regarding the withdrawal of bets after results have been announced, and the recording of games on the premises.
SINGAPORE – Cabbies, private-hire drivers and freelance delivery workers who rely on online matching platforms for income will get better labour protection from Jan 1, 2025, after Parliament passed a landmark Bill on Sept 10 designating them as a distinct legal category in between employees and the self-employed.
SINGAPORE – Between the second quarter of 2023 and the second quarter of 2024, the number of active private-hire cars (PHCs) and taxis increased by 8 per cent, while the average daily number of point-to-point (P2P) trips increased by just 1 per cent during the same period.
SINGAPORE - A landmark piece of legislation that will place ride-hailing drivers and freelance delivery workers here in a distinct legal category of their own, and afford them greater labour protections, was put up for debate in Parliament on Sept 9.
SINGAPORE - Parliament on Sept 9 passed changes to a law that will help the authorities recover the cost of initiatives undertaken to safeguard Singapore’s electricity supply in a climate-friendly way.
SINGAPORE – Proposed measures to combat deepfakes during elections are timely given the proliferation of such content worldwide, said analysts. But the effectiveness of such laws will depend on factors such as enforcement and public awareness, they added.