Employment vs Freelance: Understanding the Difference

On Workmate's platform, workers may be engaged in either employment or freelance arrangements. It's crucial to understand the distinctions between these two work structures to ensure clarity and compliance.

1. Employment Basis:
   
   • Nature:
     Workers engaged under an employment basis are considered employees. This means they have an employer-employee relationship with the client or company.
     
     
   • CPF Contributions:
     For employment-based roles, CPF contributions are mandatory. Workers are required to contribute to their Central Provident Fund (CPF).
     
     
2. Freelance Basis:
   Note that while gig roles fall under freelance for some, not all gigs on the platform are freelance-based. Check the job listing for accurate information.
   
   • Nature:
     Freelancers operate as independent contractors, providing more flexibility and autonomy in managing their work.
     
     
   • CPF Contributions:
     Unlike employment arrangements, freelancers, specifically in gig roles, are not required to make CPF contributions.

How to Identify Your Work Arrangement:

• On the App:
  Check under each job listing on our app, where it will clearly indicate whether it's a part-time, contract, full-time, gig (employment), or gig (freelance).
  
  • Part-time, contract, full-time, and gig (employment) are considered employment.
  • Gig (freelance) roles are categorized as freelance.