China’s government issued guidelines on 23 February to improve protection of gig economy workers such as those in ride-hailing and food delivery, Xinhua reported in an article on China Daily’s website. The guidelines offer minimum wage protection, prevention of overwork and ensuring higher labor payment for work done during a holiday.

China Daily report that China has 84 million workers engaged in new employment forms, and their working conditions have been gradually brought under the spotlight. The government has previously released several documents to protect their rights and interests.