“this will increase unemployment”
Labor Rights Enhancement Act of 2020
Rationale
These changes address exploitation of gig workers and improve work-life balance by ensuring fair pay, benefits, and reduced hours for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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35-hour weekly maximum
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Gig Economy & Platform Workers2
Maximum Working HoursProposer
Party
Social Democratic Front
A party of builders and healers crafting a future where no one is left adrift and every voice shapes the dawn
Core pillars
Nicolas Guerin
Activist · Age 32
A 26-year-old former investment banker who walked away from high finance after witnessing its disconnect from everyday people, now wielding sharp media instincts to expose systemic flaws and rally support behind pragmatic reform.
Timeline
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Draft1 September 2020
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Vote Open1 September 2020
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Vote Closed31 October 2020
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Did Not Become Law31 October 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 119 / 348 seats (34.2%)
Against: 151 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 78
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance | 151 | No | this will increase unemployment |
| Social Democratic Front Proposer | 119 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 125 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 101 / 577 seats (17.5%)
Against: 225 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 251
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance | 225 | No | this will increase unemployment |
| Social Democratic Front Proposer | 101 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 240 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance | 1 | No | No reason given |