Proposed gig workers law to be tabled by year end, says Human Resources Ministry


KUALA LUMPUR: A new employment law to protect gig economy workers is in the pipeline and expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat by the end of the year, says Steven Sim (pic).

The Human Resources Minister said that the ministry is in the process of drafting the Act that will protect gig workers comprising four aspects: definitions, wages and salaries, grievance mechanism and social protection.

“This proposed Act will be submitted to the Cabinet soon and is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat before the end of this year,” he said in a written reply to Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (PN- Kubang Kerian) on Wednesday (June 25).

Tuan Ibrahim had asked what are the implications of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) on the country's laws and finances.

“For the drafting of an Act related to the establishment of the SEGiM, the government through the high-level committee (chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister) will later assess the financial implications involved.

“A detailed assessment of establishment and operational costs will be carried out to ensure that all financial aspects are carefully and comprehensively taken into account,” said Sim.

On March 2, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the formation of the commission to protect and safeguard the welfare of gig workers in the country.

In May, the ministry said an interim report by the commission will be presented to the Cabinet this month with the final report to be tabled in August.

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