Singapore recommends new measures to stamp out illegal foreign gig workers
Singapore is looking at tougher penalties and stronger enforcement action against foreigners who illegally carry out platform work. This could mean legislative changes and even banning offenders from all major platforms for two years. It is part of 10 recommendations by a workgroup that engaged platform workers for two months to understand their concerns. Some issues raised include foreigners using the accounts of locals to work or offer unauthorised point-to-point rides. To address this, platform operators like Grab, Deliveroo and Foodpanda are stepping up identity verification checks. Nasyrah Rohim and Ivy Chok report.
Singapore is looking at tougher penalties and stronger enforcement action against foreigners who illegally carry out platform work. This could mean legislative changes and even banning offenders from all major platforms for two years. It is part of 10 recommendations by a workgroup that engaged platform workers for two months to understand their concerns. Some issues raised include foreigners using the accounts of locals to work or offer unauthorised point-to-point rides. To address this, platform operators like Grab, Deliveroo and Foodpanda are stepping up identity verification checks. Nasyrah Rohim and Ivy Chok report.
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