Countries around the world advancing benefits and protections for gig workers


SINGAPORE, Sept 6 (The Straits Times/ANN): Countries around the world are starting to look into safety nets and ways to improve working conditions for gig economy workers, who are usually categorised as independent contractors or self-employed and fall outside the ambit of labour laws.

Some changes have started to take place, especially in Europe, mostly due to court rulings.

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