Mandatory Equal Parental Leave Act of 2013
Rationale
These changes ensure equal caregiving support for infants, promoting child development and gender equality while reducing workforce disruptions for employers.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Parental Leave Policy |
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
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Mandatory one-year leave for both parents; employers may not contact them
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Parental Leave PolicyProposer
Party
Left Alliance
A future where labor is honored, justice is shared, and no one is left behind.
Core pillars
Alexander Livingston
Activist · Age 47
A sharp-tongued former trade union organizer who rose from humble beginnings, Alexander Livingston knows how to rally the working class and command the headlines, always with an eye on the next big political opportunity.
Timeline
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Draft9 July 2013
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Vote Open7 November 2016
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Vote Closed7 November 2016
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Did Not Become Law7 November 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 100