Prohibition On Underage Employment of 2020
Rationale
Protects children from exploitation and prioritizes education by eliminating harmful child labor until adulthood.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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No employment of any kind until age 18
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Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Justice And Solidarity
A party that forges strength from the anvil of labor and the fire of solidarity to build a nation unbroken by want or weakness.
Core pillars
Hugo Fournier
Activist · Age 59
A silver-tongued heir to an old industrial fortune, Hugo Fournier parlayed his inherited wealth and charm into a role as a kingmaker behind the scenes before stepping into the arena himself.
Timeline
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Draft9 May 2020
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Vote Open9 May 2020
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Vote Closed8 July 2020
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Became Law8 July 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 26 / 348 seats (7.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 322
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice And Solidarity Proposer | 26 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 10 / 577 seats (1.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 567
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice And Solidarity Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1