Why are platform workers who have not opted in to the increased CPF contributions not eligible to receive Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) aligned to that of employees from 2029?
Platform workers who have not opted in to increased CPF contributions continue to contribute less to their CPF, like self-employed persons (SEPs). Thus, the Workfare Income Supplement for these eligible platform workers are aligned with SEPs.
This information is sourced from CPF
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