Even getting back at least 1% or 2% of the contributions in the form of dividends will be a good way to encourage workers to make contributions to Socso willingly.
THE recent move by the government for gig workers to contribute to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) is commendable to allow better protection, as many remain outside the coverage of labour laws.
The Human Resources Ministry said recently it will work to ensure the Gig Workers Bill is passed and enforced as soon as possible, to make it mandatory for gig workers to contribute to Socso.
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