- Platform workers in Singapore to receive enhanced protections from 1 January 2025.
- Government to fully pay for platform workers’ CPF contribution increase in 2025.
- Income cap for Platform Workers CPF Transition Support raised to S$3,000 monthly.
Singapore’s platform workers are set to enjoy better job security and financial stability starting next year.
Key Terms Simplified
- Platform workers are people who use apps to find work, like food delivery riders or private-hire drivers.
- CPF is money set aside for workers’ retirement and housing needs in Singapore.
- Work injury compensation is money paid to workers if they get hurt while doing their job.
New Protections for Platform Workers
On 22 August 2024, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced new protections for platform workers.
These changes will start on 1 January 2025.
Platform companies must now pay into workers’ CPF and provide work injury compensation.
This move aims to give platform workers better financial security.
| Year | Government support for worker’s CPF |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 100% offset of increase |
| 2026 | 75% offset of increase |
Government Support for Workers
The government will fully pay for platform workers’ CPF contribution increase in 2025.
This ensures workers don’t lose money when the new rules start.
In 2026, the government will still pay 75% of the CPF contribution increase.
This is more than the 50% they first planned to pay.
According to MOM, “The Government is paying fully for Platform Workers’ CPF contributions in 2025.”
Who Can Get This Help?
More workers can now get this help.
Before, only those earning up to S$2,500 a month could get it.
Now, workers earning up to S$3,000 a month can get this help.
This change lets more low-income workers benefit from the scheme.
Real-Life Example
Let’s look at Mr Tan, a 32-year-old platform worker.
He earns S$2,000 a month.
His CPF contribution will go up by S$50 each month.
But with the government’s help, he won’t see his take-home pay drop.
- Mr Tan’s monthly income: S$2,000
- New CPF contribution: S$50
- Government support: 100% of S$50
- Result: No change in take-home pay
Why These Changes Matter
These new rules aim to make platform work more secure.
Workers will have more money saved for retirement and housing.
They will also be protected if they get hurt at work.
MOM stated, “This increase is in tandem with the Workfare Income Supplement Scheme, which will be enhanced from January 2025.”
What Happens Next?
Platform companies must get ready for these new rules.
They need to set up systems to pay CPF and work injury compensation.
Workers should check if they qualify for the government’s help.
The changes will start on 1 January 2025.
These new protections mark a big step forward for platform workers in Singapore, helping them save for the future while keeping their current income stable.
