Youth Employment Standards Update of 2015
Rationale
Supports early skill development while ensuring full protections for young workers, boosting youth employment and economic participation.
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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Draft20 October 2015
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Vote Open12 November 2015
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Vote Closed11 January 2016
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Did Not Become Law11 January 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 15 / 69 seats (21.7%)
Against: 31 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 23
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 9 | No | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 4 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 5 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 108 / 650 seats (16.6%)
Against: 350 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 192
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 93 | No | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 135 | No | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 42 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 108 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 80 | No | No reason given |