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Responses to delivery riders missing the bigger picture

Recent issues on delivery riders can be traced to one conundrum: the unclear employment classification for gig workers. To resolve this, we will need to establish a regulatory sandbox.

Posted byEdwin GohAugust 30, 2022September 14, 2022Posted inSafety NetsTags: fair work, Editorials, gig workersLeave a comment on Responses to delivery riders missing the bigger picture

The Case for A Fair Work Act, Part 4

In this instalment, we delve deeper into Fair Work and explore the meaning of ‘fair contracts’, including the notion of tech consent.

Posted byEdwin GohNovember 17, 2021December 15, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: Research, fair workLeave a comment on The Case for A Fair Work Act, Part 4

Global Trends in Gig Worker Policies And Its Lessons

Countries around the world are grappling with how to provide gig workers social protection. We analyse the trends and extract salient lessons for Malaysia.

Posted byEdwin GohOctober 14, 2021November 8, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: Research, fair work, gig workersLeave a comment on Global Trends in Gig Worker Policies And Its Lessons

The Case for a Fair Work Act, Part 3

Continuing our research series on fair work principles, we scratch the formidable surface of the huge topic of fair working conditions.

Posted byEdwin GohAugust 24, 2021September 9, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: Research, fair workLeave a comment on The Case for a Fair Work Act, Part 3

Ke Arah Penggubalan Akta Kerja Adil, Bahagian 1

Dalam Bahagian 1 siri penyelidikan ini, kami menyeru agar takrifan ‘kerja gig’ dijelaskan dan undang-undang yang menerangkan maksud kerja yang adil bagi semua pekerja digubal di negara kita.

Posted byEdwin GohAugust 5, 2021August 17, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: Research, fair work, gig workersLeave a comment on Ke Arah Penggubalan Akta Kerja Adil, Bahagian 1

Hartal Doktor Kontrak And The Government Contract Worker Issue

Code Black and the Hartal Doktor Kontrak campaigns are a powerful illustration of the contract worker problem. Understand the issue here.

Posted byEdwin GohJuly 24, 2021August 14, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: fair work, employment status, EditorialsLeave a comment on Hartal Doktor Kontrak And The Government Contract Worker Issue

The Case For A Fair Work Act, Part 2

Our Fair Work Act research series makes an argument for enacting broad legislation that defines what constitutes ‘fair work’ for all categories of workers in Malaysia. In this instalment, we explore the first plank: fair pay.

Posted byEdwin GohJune 11, 2021August 14, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: Research, fair work, fair pay, minimum wage, living wage, cost of livingLeave a comment on The Case For A Fair Work Act, Part 2

The Case for A Fair Work Act, Part 1

The government is mulling new legislation to ensure the welfare of gig workers. In Part 1 of this research series, we argue for first clarifying what ‘gig work’ covers and for having laws that define what fair work means for all workers.

Posted byEdwin GohApril 15, 2021August 14, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: Research, fair work, gig workersLeave a comment on The Case for A Fair Work Act, Part 1

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