Singapore: Introduced Platform Workers Bill including worker classification and protection regulations

On 6 August 2024, the Platform Workers Bill, including worker classification and protection regulations, was introduced into the Singapore Parliament. The Bill formalises the rights and responsibilities of both platform operators and workers. The Bill specifies that platform operators must exercise management control over workers by using data to determine only their eligibility for tasks, allocate work, and set payment or benefits for completed assignments. In addition, platform workers must be engaged through formal work agreements outlining terms of work and earnings, though these are not employment contracts and, therefore, exclude pension contributions and certain expense reimbursements. Furthermore, the right of workers to form and join registered platform work associations is explicitly protected under the Act, and any infringement on these rights can lead to penalties.