Labour Reform Act of 2016
Rationale
These changes address exploitation in gig work and overwork risks, ensuring fair pay, stability, and health for all workers.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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| 2 | Maximum Working Hours |
48-hour weekly maximum
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40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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Gig Economy & Platform Workers2
Maximum Working HoursProposer
Party
Free Democratic Union
A party of open skies and open hands where freedom flows as unbounded as the wind and the will of the people shapes tomorrow without chains.
Core pillars
Adrian Hill
Activist · Age 52
Adrian Hill clawed his way up from factory floors to become a labor leader, blending working-class grit with a silver-tongued charisma to rally both the streets and the halls of power behind his vision.
Timeline
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Draft8 February 2016
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Vote Open8 February 2016
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Vote Closed8 April 2016
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Became Law8 April 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 56 / 235 seats (23.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 179
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Democratic Union Proposer | 56 | Yes | No reason given |