Gig Worker Rights Protection Act of 2015
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
1 Dec 2015
Voting closes
30 Jan 2016
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Platform workers lack basic protections, leaving millions vulnerable without income during illness or holidays.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Platform workers are independent contractors; no protections required
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Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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1
Gig Economy & Platform WorkersPrevious law
Platform workers are independent contractors; no protections required
Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
Proposer
Party
The Alliance Of Free Workers
A party for men and women alike who forge freedom from shared wealth and unbreakable rights
Core pillars
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Patricia Jiménez
Activist · Age 33
2,159 social followers
A polished prodigy of public life, her sharp wit and golden tongue have already made her a media darling and kingmaker in the shadows.
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Timeline
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Draft1 December 2015
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Vote Open1 December 2015
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Vote Closed30 January 2016
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Became Law30 January 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
Passed
322Yes
0No
28Not voted
350 seats
For: 322 / 350 seats (92.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 28
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Conservative | 322 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Liberal Alliance (NLA) | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Alliance Of Free Workers Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
Passed
209Yes
0No
57Not voted
266 seats
For: 209 / 266 seats (78.6%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 57
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Conservative | 167 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Liberal Alliance (NLA) | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Alliance Of Free Workers Proposer | 42 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |