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Schemes And Mechanism To Protect Gig Workers

Tan Zhai Gen, Research Manager, Asia School of Business

26-Jul-21 07:45

Schemes And Mechanism To Protect Gig Workers

Tan Zhai Gen, Research Manager at Asia School of Business (ASB) discusses if the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SESSS) under Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) and PenjanaGig initiative are adequate to cover gig workers, and in the longer-term what actions should we consider to provide comprehensive social protection and strengthen the position of these workers.

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Produced by: Philip See

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Noelle Lim, Roshan Kanesan


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