“Protection of workers’ rights, fair distribution of labor and income, as well as improvement of the quality of life.”
Working Hours Regulation Act of 2023
Rationale
Excessive working hours harm worker health and public safety; a 40-hour cap with overtime controls ensures fair labor standards and protects well-being.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
No statutory limit on working hours
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40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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Maximum Working HoursProposer
Party
The National Unity Front
The National Unity Front was Founded at 27th July 2023 By Nationalists and Rightists, after the Discontent form other political parties, They want change : Strong defense budget, limit immigration, Preserve national identity and culture, and promote a strong leadership.
Core pillars
William Sullivan
Governor of Azonian City · Age 33
A self-taught organizer who cut his teeth rallying communities against corruption, William Sullivan’s idealism and charisma have made him a rising star, though some whisper his ambition may outpace his principles.
Timeline
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Draft17 December 2023
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Vote Open17 December 2023
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Vote Closed15 February 2024
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Did Not Become Law15 February 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Azonian Senate
FailedFor: 0 / 200 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 200
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty League | 0 | No | This is an infringement upon free markets that will drive down wages. This should be left between an individual and their employer, not determined by the heavy hand of the government. Unintended consequences for this law will include individuals no longer getting the number of hours that they need or desire due to their employer's lack of desire to or inability to pay overtime, decreased productivity, and a lowered GDP. |
| Social Democratic “fair Azonia” | 0 | Yes | Protection of workers’ rights, fair distribution of labor and income, as well as improvement of the quality of life. |
| The National Unity Front Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 8 | Not voted |
Azonian Parliament
PassedFor: 110 / 200 seats (55.0%)
Against: 32 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 58
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty League | 32 | No | This is an infringement upon free markets that will drive down wages. This should be left between an individual and their employer, not determined by the heavy hand of the government. Unintended consequences for this law will include individuals no longer getting the number of hours that they need or desire due to their employer's lack of desire to or inability to pay overtime, decreased productivity, and a lowered GDP. |
| Social Democratic “fair Azonia” | 29 | Yes | Protection of workers’ rights, fair distribution of labor and income, as well as improvement of the quality of life. |
| The National Unity Front Proposer | 81 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |
Deputy Chancellor
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Governor of Azonian City
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Unity Front Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Head Chancellor
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“This is an infringement upon free markets that will drive down wages. This should be left between an individual and their employer, not determined by the heavy hand of the government. Unintended consequences for this law will include individuals no longer getting the number of hours that they need or desire due to their employer's lack of desire to or inability to pay overtime, decreased productivity, and a lowered GDP.”