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The Case for A Fair Work Act, Part 1

The government is mulling new legislation to ensure the welfare of gig workers. In Part 1 of this research series, we argue for first clarifying what ‘gig work’ covers and for having laws that define what fair work means for all workers.

Posted byEdwin GohApril 15, 2021June 24, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: Research, fair work, gig workers, safety netsLeave a comment on The Case for A Fair Work Act, Part 1

The P-Hailing License: A Case Of Over-Regulation?

The government plans to implement a p-hailing license to regulate parcel delivery riders. We ponder the rationale behind it and what it would achieve.

Posted byEdwin GohJanuary 13, 2021March 16, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: Editorials, regulations, gig workersLeave a comment on The P-Hailing License: A Case Of Over-Regulation?

Not All ‘Gig Workers’ Are The Same

Time for better terminology, especially for policymaking

Posted byEdwin GohNovember 20, 2020March 16, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: Editorials, gig workers, safety nets, Social ProtectionLeave a comment on Not All ‘Gig Workers’ Are The Same

Can Everyone Really Reskill Themselves?

We asked this and more in our study on non-graduate informal workers’ aspirations with a focus on delivery riders.

Posted byEdwin GohNovember 11, 2020January 25, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: Research, gig workers, safety netsLeave a comment on Can Everyone Really Reskill Themselves?

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