Youth Employment and Education Act of 2022
Rationale
Young people should have the freedom to gain work experience and earn their own income while continuing their education. Allowing light work from age 14 and full-time employment from 16 provides opportunities for independence, valuable skills, and a smoother transition into working life.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Child Labour Law |
No employment until age 21; extended mandatory education
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Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Peoples Alliance
A people’s tide rising to rebuild the future on fairness justice and shared strength.
Core pillars
Dorothy Burke
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs · Age 56
Once a celebrated investigative journalist, Dorothy Burke leveraged her media savvy to expose corruption before transitioning into politics, where her charisma and pragmatic approach have made her a formidable voice for change.
Timeline
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Draft7 May 2022
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Vote Open22 May 2022
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Vote Closed22 May 2022
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Did Not Become Law22 May 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress
FailedFor: 0 / 543 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 543
Senate
FailedFor: 0 / 245 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 245
Federal-State Governor
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
President
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1