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Singapore plans law to support gig workers’ retirement
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/04/2024
» SINGAPORE - This year, Singapore will introduce a new law aimed at supporting so-called gig-economy workers plan for their retirement needs and get work injury protection, Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng said.
Gender gaps in politics and business
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 30/03/2024
» Thailand's most recent report on women's rights -- available on the United Nations' website -- is part of the eighth cycle of reporting under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), to which the country became a party in 1985.
The dangerous rise of 'medicalised' genital mutilation in Kenya
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» KISII (KENYA) - As Edinah Nyasuguta Omwenga fought for her life after developing complications during childbirth, she overheard doctors in the Kenyan hospital describe her condition as a textbook example of the damaging -- even deadly -- effects of genital mutilation.
US hospitals turn to gig platforms on nurse shortage
AFP, Published on 08/11/2023
» PARAMUS (UNITED STATES) - When Jessica Martinez moved away from home in 2020, a temporary contract brought her to New Jersey as a nurse on the frontlines of the pandemic. But her earnings slipped as Covid-19 faded.
Uber, Lyft to pay $328m to drivers after New York state probe
AFP, Published on 03/11/2023
» NEW YORK - Uber and Lyft will pay US$328 million to settle a New York probe alleging that the companies "cheated" drivers, in an accord that also establishes paid sick leave, state officials announced Thursday.
Riders bid for rights
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/09/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs wore vests usually worn by delivery riders during a parliamentary session this week to draw public attention to the plight of those working for food delivery platforms.
Sherpas leave job they made famous
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 04/06/2023
» It was a bring-your-child-to-work moment. The father's intention, however, was not to inspire.
Delivering justice to food deliverers
News, Published on 24/05/2023
» Motorcycle riders in bright jackets weaving through traffic to deliver meals to their customers are a common sight on city streets. They are the workhorses of Thailand's booming gig economy. Yet they work without any basic labour rights or protection.
Taking care of talent
Business, Published on 05/05/2023
» Despite economic headwinds, nearly six in 10 executives globally expect their businesses to post stable or high growth. Yet, when planning for the year, leaders in Asia are most concerned about the increasing cost of capital and debt, the tight labour market and competition for talent.
California court upholds Uber drivers being contractors
AFP, Published on 14/03/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - A California appeals court on Monday upheld a state law letting Uber, Lyft and other app-based, on-demand companies treat drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.