Platform Workers Bill

Explore the details of bill number 26/2024.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Platform Workers Bill 2024 provides a comprehensive framework for the regulation of platform work in Singapore. Key points of the bill include:

It defines roles and rights for platform operators, platform workers, and platform work associations, including protections against discrimination and rights to join associations.
Platform operators are required to notify the Commissioner of their status, maintain records about platform workers, and provide earnings slips detailing payments made to these workers.
Established protocols for the registration, governance, and operation of platform work associations, including rules on their management and accountability.
Provisions for administrative penalties for non-compliance, including the ability for the Commissioner to inspect operations and the consequences of failing to meet obligations.
Amendments to various existing laws to accommodate the definitions and requirements introduced in this bill, ensuring integration within current legal frameworks.

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Timeline

Bill introduced

The bill is formally presented in Parliament for consideration.

2 years ago

First reading

The bill's title and key objectives are read out, but no debate occurs at this stage.

2 years ago

Second reading

Members of Parliament debate the bill's general principles and overall merits.

2 years ago

Select committee

The bill is examined in detail by a select committee, which may suggest amendments.

2 years ago

Third reading

Members of Parliament debate the final version of the bill, including any amendments made.

2 years ago

Voting

The bill is voted on by the Members of Parliament and, if it receives the required majority, it becomes law. Do note that an exact vote may not be counted; the 'ayes' can simply be louder than the 'noes'.

2 years ago

Bill passed

The bill is passed and becomes law.

2 years ago

Platform Workers Bill

Explore the details of bill number 26/2024.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Platform Workers Bill 2024 provides a comprehensive framework for the regulation of platform work in Singapore. Key points of the bill include:

It defines roles and rights for platform operators, platform workers, and platform work associations, including protections against discrimination and rights to join associations.
Platform operators are required to notify the Commissioner of their status, maintain records about platform workers, and provide earnings slips detailing payments made to these workers.
Established protocols for the registration, governance, and operation of platform work associations, including rules on their management and accountability.
Provisions for administrative penalties for non-compliance, including the ability for the Commissioner to inspect operations and the consequences of failing to meet obligations.
Amendments to various existing laws to accommodate the definitions and requirements introduced in this bill, ensuring integration within current legal frameworks.

Original PDF

Timeline

Bill introduced

The bill is formally presented in Parliament for consideration.

2 years ago

First reading

The bill's title and key objectives are read out, but no debate occurs at this stage.

2 years ago

Second reading

Members of Parliament debate the bill's general principles and overall merits.

2 years ago

Select committee

The bill is examined in detail by a select committee, which may suggest amendments.

2 years ago

Third reading

Members of Parliament debate the final version of the bill, including any amendments made.

2 years ago

Voting

2 years ago

Bill passed

The bill is passed and becomes law.

2 years ago