Youth Employment Protection Act of 2012
Rationale
Lowering the work age to 16 better protects children from exploitation and prioritizes safety, education, and development for all minors.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Progressive Alliance Of Costavela
The Progressive Alliance of Costavela fights for equality, wealth redistribution, strong public services, and a state that supports its people. We stand for justice, solidarity, and a brighter future for all citizens of Costavela.
Core pillars
Rosa Martín
Activist · Age 61
A lifelong scholar of political economy, she left academia to shape policy from the shadows after years of studying wealth inequality, driven by an unshakable belief that justice must never bend to convenience.
Timeline
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Draft23 June 2012
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Vote Open25 June 2012
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Vote Closed24 August 2012
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Became Law24 August 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
PassedFor: 61 / 266 seats (22.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 205
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costavelan Liberal Movement | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| One Nation | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Alliance Of Costavela Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Reform Costavela | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The People’s Coalition | 61 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 104 / 350 seats (29.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 246
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costavelan Liberal Movement | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| One Nation | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Alliance Of Costavela Proposer | 35 | Yes | No reason given |
| Reform Costavela | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The People’s Coalition | 69 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 80 | Not voted |