NSTeducation: 'Gig workers are hardly employees because they are not subjected to the Employment Act. Should any issue arise, they are not able to file complaints or report violations to the Department of Labour.' GigEconomy
Being a part of the gig economy and independent workers, they do not enjoy the same legal protections as full-time employees.
“Currently there are no laws to regulate the gig economy and protect independent workers. But the government has set up a special tripartite committee, comprising three ministries, to resolve issues related to the gig economy, including the legal aspects. “For example, before the government made it mandatory for ride-hailing drivers to have a Public Service Vehicle licence, there were about 500,000 such drivers. The number was reduced to less than 100,000 when the PSV ruling was implemented.”
“As a start, we are working with the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia to extend coverage for those in the creative and performing arts industry. The coverage will be widened to other industries gradually.
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