Child Labour Standards Update of 2012
Rationale
These changes address outdated restrictions by allowing teens aged 14+ to gain early work experience while maintaining strong protections for younger children.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Reform Costavela
Strength through discipline, freedom through responsibility, prosperity through hard work
Core pillars
Francisco Hernández
Activist · Age 67
Francisco Hernández is a seasoned political strategist whose commanding presence and sharp media instincts have made him a formidable force in public discourse, blending idealism with pragmatic solutions to advance the party's vision.
Timeline
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Draft5 April 2012
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Vote Open5 April 2012
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Vote Closed4 June 2012
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Became Law4 June 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
PassedFor: 174 / 266 seats (65.4%)
Against: 82 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 10
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costavelan Liberal Movement | 44 | Yes | No reason given |
| New Democratic Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| One Nation | 21 | No | No reason given |
| Reform Costavela Proposer | 130 | Yes | No reason given |
| The People’s Coalition | 61 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 127 / 350 seats (36.3%)
Against: 61 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 162
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costavelan Liberal Movement | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| New Democratic Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| One Nation | 48 | No | No reason given |
| Reform Costavela Proposer | 127 | Yes | No reason given |
| The People’s Coalition | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 80 | Not voted |