Ruling party, gov't to work on new measures to prevent workplace bullying, protect freelance workers

Following talks with relevant ministries on this Friday the ruling People Power Party has pledged to promote legislation to prevent workplace bullying to better protect freelance and platform workers.

Such intentions follow allegations of workplace harassment of a freelance weather forecaster at a local broadcaster that reportedly led to her suicide.

The Labor Ministry and ruling party are considering the creation of a special act and the introduction of a "special supervision" with regard to the latest tragic case.

Separately ruling lawmakers and government officials will also seek to expand support for young citizens in their teens to those in their thirties who are burdened with the sole responsibility of family care or are socially isolated.