Youth Employment Rights Enhancement of 2016
Rationale
These changes support youth development by allowing supervised light work from 14, while maintaining protections for younger children.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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1
Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Liberal Union
The centre right Liberal Union champions free minds and bold markets where national pride meets personal liberty and enterprise flourishes, a party that fights for the preservation of civil and economic liberties and the nation we call home.
Core pillars
Marie Möller
Chancellor · Age 50
Once a fiery student union leader turned academic, Marie Möller left a prestigious university post to challenge the political establishment with her radical vision and electrifying speeches.
Timeline
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Draft16 June 2016
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Vote Open16 June 2016
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Vote Closed15 August 2016
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Became Law15 August 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 20 / 69 seats (29.0%)
Against: 24 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 25
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 4 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 273 / 650 seats (42.0%)
Against: 205 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 172
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 113 | No | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 49 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 43 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 115 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 158 | Yes | No reason given |