KUALA LUMPUR: Platform providers in the gig economy are now mandated to automatically deduct PERKESO contributions from the earnings of gig workers as stipulated under the Gig Workers Bill.
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim (pic), who disclosed this, said the Bill which was passed by the Dewan Rakyat on Aug 28 and Dewan Negara on Sept 9, legally requires platforms providers to submit worker information to PERKESO and integrate automatic contribution deductions through their digital systems.
