Workplace and Social Policy Reform of 2010
Proposed by Socialist Rheinland
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
7 Nov 2010
Voting closes
Withdrawn 22 Nov 2010
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
4 changes
Rationale
These changes empower businesses with flexibility, reduce bureaucratic burdens, and promote cultural cohesion while supporting religious communities.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
48-hour weekly maximum
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No statutory limit on working hours
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| 2 | Parental Leave Policy |
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
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Maternity leave for mothers only (optional)
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| 3 | Official Language Policy |
No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
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Single official language for all official documents and courts
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| 4 | Religious Observation Policy |
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
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Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
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1
Maximum Working HoursPrevious law
48-hour weekly maximum
No statutory limit on working hours
2
Parental Leave PolicyPrevious law
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
Maternity leave for mothers only (optional)
3
Official Language PolicyPrevious law
No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
Single official language for all official documents and courts
4
Religious Observation PolicyPrevious law
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
Timeline
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Draft7 November 2010
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Vote Open7 November 2010
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Withdrawn22 November 2010
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Never Became Law22 November 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
Failed
0Yes
11No
58Not voted
69 seats
For: 0 / 69 seats (0.0%)
Against: 11 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 58
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 11 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
Failed
0Yes
131No
519Not voted
650 seats
For: 0 / 650 seats (0.0%)
Against: 131 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 519
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 131 | No | No reason given |