Workplace Rights And Family Support Act of 2016
Rationale
These changes ensure fair pay for families and equal caregiving responsibility, reducing poverty and improving child development.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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High living wage
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| 2 | Parental Leave Policy |
Mandatory one-year leave for both parents; employers may not contact them
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Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
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Minimum Wage Policy2
Parental Leave PolicyProposer
Party
Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats
An alliance to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity
Core pillars
Hugo Harding
Activist · Age 70
Hugo Harding, a charismatic former military officer and academic, leverages his extensive network and media savvy to craft compelling narratives, making him a formidable force in both policy and public perception.
Timeline
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Draft25 July 2016
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Vote Open25 July 2016
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Vote Closed23 September 2016
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Became Law23 September 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 43 / 100 seats (43.0%)
Against: 44 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 13
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats Proposer | 19 | Yes | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 14 | No | No reason given |
| Democracy And Future | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Future For Avalon | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 24 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Voice | 6 | No | No reason given |
| The Conservative Bloc | 9 | No | No reason given |