Worker Rights and Labor Standards Act of 2009
Rationale
Gig workers deserve fair pay, benefits, and protections, while shorter hours prevent burnout and boost productivity. These changes ensure dignity and fairness for all workers.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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| 2 | Maximum Working Hours |
48-hour weekly maximum
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40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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Gig Economy & Platform Workers2
Maximum Working HoursProposer
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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Draft17 June 2009
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Vote Open17 June 2009
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Vote Closed16 August 2009
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Became Law16 August 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 59 / 100 seats (59.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 41
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 32 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-Anarchists | 5 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance Proposer | 22 | Yes | No reason given |