Mandatory Parental Leave Expansion of 2011
Rationale
Current policy fails to ensure equal parental involvement; mandatory leave promotes child development and gender equality while reducing workplace pressure.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parental Leave Policy |
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
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Mandatory one-year leave for both parents; employers may not contact them
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Parental Leave PolicyProposer
Party
Reform Costavela
Strength through discipline, freedom through responsibility, prosperity through hard work
Core pillars
Vicente Ortiz
Activist · Age 59
A wealthy ex-military officer with a knack for data-driven solutions, Vicente Ortiz uses his charisma and analytical mind to bridge the gap between elite influence and grassroots activism.
Timeline
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Draft4 April 2011
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Vote Open4 April 2011
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Vote Closed3 June 2011
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Became Law3 June 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
PassedFor: 60 / 266 seats (22.6%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 206
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Democratic Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Reform Costavela Proposer | 60 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity & Freedom | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 94 / 350 seats (26.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 256
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Democratic Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Reform Costavela Proposer | 94 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity & Freedom | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 80 | Not voted |