Work Hour Reduction Act of 2011
Rationale
A 40-hour workweek with overtime controls improves public health, reduces burnout, and boosts productivity while ensuring fair compensation for employees.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
48-hour weekly maximum
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40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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Maximum Working HoursProposer
Party
The Christian Democrats
We are the CDP and we want to hold faith forever
Core pillars
Andreas Hahn
Activist · Age 43
A rising star in political circles, Andreas Hahn combines academic brilliance with a natural ability to rally supporters, using his sharp policy mind to advance the party's agenda with unwavering loyalty.
Timeline
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Draft28 March 2011
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Vote Open28 March 2011
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Vote Closed27 May 2011
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Became Law27 May 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 37 / 69 seats (53.6%)
Against: 27 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 5
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 18 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 11 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 16 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| United In Humanity | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 417 / 650 seats (64.2%)
Against: 226 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 7
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 142 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 137 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 89 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 197 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 68 | Yes | No reason given |
| United In Humanity | 10 | Yes | No reason given |