“We oppose liability laws that impose excessive burdens on employers, stifling business growth, increasing litigation, and misattributing workplace accidents. Employers already prioritize safety; punitive regulatory measures penalize responsible companies while failing to address root workplace hazards effectively.”
Zero Tolerance Workplace Accountability Act of 2024
Rationale
Preventable workplace deaths and injuries devastate families and cost society billions; criminal liability ensures employers prioritize safety.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workplace Safety |
Statutory safety standards enforced by a labour inspectorate
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Zero tolerance: employers criminally liable for any preventable death or injury
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Workplace SafetyProposer
Party
Liberal Monarchy
A monarchy that champions the free spirit of enterprise while clearing the path for tomorrow’s builders not yesterday’s caretakers.
Core pillars
Oscar Vaughan
Activist · Age 34
Son of a railway clerk, 34-year-old Oscar Vaughan cut his teeth as a union firebrand before his electrifying speeches caught the ear of corporate reformers, forging an unlikely alliance between labor firebrands and boardroom skeptics.
Timeline
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Draft24 September 2024
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Vote Open24 September 2024
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Vote Closed23 November 2024
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Became Law23 November 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 46 / 235 seats (19.6%)
Against: 22 · Abstained: 39 · Not voted: 128
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Progressive | 39 | Abstain | "I strongly support the protection and promotion of workers' rights, but I am abstaining today out of concern for our broader economic competitiveness. We must strike a balance that protects workers without discouraging foreign and local investment." |
| Constitutional Monarchy | 22 | Yes | .................... vote already passing |
| Democratic-Republican | 22 | No | We oppose liability laws that impose excessive burdens on employers, stifling business growth, increasing litigation, and misattributing workplace accidents. Employers already prioritize safety; punitive regulatory measures penalize responsible companies while failing to address root workplace hazards effectively. |
| Liberal Monarchy Proposer | 24 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“.................... vote already passing”
“"I strongly support the protection and promotion of workers' rights, but I am abstaining today out of concern for our broader economic competitiveness. We must strike a balance that protects workers without discouraging foreign and local investment."”
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