Gig workers seek benefits, social security protection as pandemic bites hard

Gig workers seek benefits, social security protection as pandemic bites hard

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When delivery rider Simon was hospitalised for three weeks due to an infection last year, he had to cough up S$1,000 in car rental fee although his vehicle was sitting idle. Since he was unable to work, he also lost out on his S$1,400 weekly earnings.