Youth Employment Standards Act of 2016
Rationale
Stronger protections for minors from exploitation and prioritizing education over early employment.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Labour Movement
We dig deep to build a future where no hand is left empty and no community is left behind.
Core pillars
Gertrud Hahn
Activist · Age 51
Gertrud Hahn’s eccentric brilliance and tireless networking have made her a bridge between academia and grassroots movements, where her idealism clashes—and sometimes complements—elite ambitions.
Timeline
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Draft21 August 2016
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Vote Open21 August 2016
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Vote Closed20 October 2016
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Did Not Become Law20 October 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 28 / 69 seats (40.6%)
Against: 26 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 15
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 6 | No | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 11 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 9 | No | No reason given |
| United Cooperative Parties | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 290 / 650 seats (44.6%)
Against: 268 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 92
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 83 | No | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 126 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 65 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 73 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 107 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 78 | No | No reason given |
| United Cooperative Parties | 26 | Yes | No reason given |