Mandatory Paid Parental Leave Law of 2012
Rationale
Strengthens early child development through equal bonding time, reduces workplace discrimination, and supports gender equality by ensuring both parents take leave.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Parental Leave Policy |
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
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Mandatory one-year leave for both parents; employers may not contact them
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Parental Leave PolicyProposer
Party
The Greens Of Marianne
The Greens of Marianne (GoM) is the party of the youth and progress, advocating for education-first policies, environmental protections and striving towards a brighter future for generations to come.
Core pillars
Isabelle Henry
Activist · Age 48
A former journalist turned activist, Isabelle Henry leverages her media savvy to amplify grassroots causes, blending working-class roots with a pragmatic approach to real-world change.
Timeline
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Draft10 April 2012
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Vote Open10 April 2012
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Vote Closed9 June 2012
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Became Law9 June 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 135 / 348 seats (38.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 213
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restore Marianne | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Greens Of Marianne Proposer | 135 | Yes | No reason given |
| Union Blue & Rouge | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 218 / 577 seats (37.8%)
Against: 12 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 347
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restore Marianne | 12 | No | No reason given |
| The Greens Of Marianne Proposer | 218 | Yes | No reason given |
| Union Blue & Rouge | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 218 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greens Of Marianne Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |