Youth Employment Standards Act of 2014
Rationale
Raising the minimum work age to 16 protects children’s health, education, and development while ensuring fair labor standards for youth.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Children may work from age 10 (limited hours during school terms)
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Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Child Labour LawProposer
Party
The Republicans
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Core pillars
Audrey Bonnet
Activist · Age 50
A firebrand lawyer turned media strategist, Audrey Bonnet’s razor-sharp analysis and relentless ambition have made her a fixture on nightly debates, where her radical proposals often overshadow her pragmatic detractors.
Timeline
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Draft16 February 2014
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Vote Open27 May 2014
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Vote Closed26 July 2014
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Became Law26 July 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 160 / 200 seats (80.0%)
Against: 93 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalpetian Racial Order | 93 | No | No reason given |
| The Republicans Proposer | 160 | Yes | No reason given |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 97 / 200 seats (48.5%)
Against: 74 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 29
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalpetian Racial Order | 74 | No | No reason given |
| The Republicans Proposer | 97 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 41 | Not voted |
Consulate
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Republicans Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |