Workplace Equity and Fairness Act of 2009
Passing
in the National Assembly
Opened
7 Jun 2009
Voting closes
6 Aug 2009
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
3 changes
Rationale
The working people suffers a lot from the harsh working environment in north sea. It’s time to change that once and for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
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| 2 | 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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| 3 | 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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1
Minimum Wage PolicyPrevious law
High living wage
Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
2
Gig Economy & Platform WorkersPrevious law
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
3
Parental Leave PolicyPrevious law
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
Mandatory one-year leave for both parents; employers may not contact them
Proposer
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Party
Seamans Alliance
A beacon for free movement, fair work, and lives well-lived
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Nathaniel White
Activist · Age 42
1,698 social followers
A charismatic working-class voice with a silver tongue and a Rolodex full of influential friends, Nathaniel White knows how to rally the masses and navigate the corridors of power.
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🔨 Working Class Background
Timeline
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Draft1 June 2009
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Vote Open7 June 2009
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Vote Closed6 August 2009
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Became Law6 August 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
Passed
67Yes
21No
12Not voted
100 seats
For: 67 / 100 seats (67.0%)
Against: 21 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 12
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 76.1%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 46 | Yes | No reason given |
| Northsea Democratic Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Northsea First | 21 | No | No reason given |
| Seamans Alliance Proposer | 21 | Yes | No reason given |