Workplace Reform Act of 2013
Rationale
These reforms prioritize child protection, fair work-life balance, economic equity, and worker empowerment for a healthier society.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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No employment of any kind until age 18
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| 2 | Maximum Working Hours |
35-hour weekly maximum
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Mandatory four-day work week (28 hours maximum)
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| 3 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
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| 4 | Trade Union Rights |
Unions permitted but strikes severely limited (cooling-off periods; binding arbitration)
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Full collective bargaining and strike rights
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Child Labour Law2
Maximum Working Hours3
Minimum Wage Policy4
Trade Union RightsProposer
Party
Unity And Prosperity
The Unity and Prosperty (UP) seeks to build San Cordova as a truly liberal and democratic state, where the future is secured for all.
Core pillars
Francisco Medina
Activist · Age 57
A former sports commentator turned political commentator, Francisco Medina leveraged his sharp analytical mind and media savvy to build a national following, now seen as the party's rising star with unmatched ambition.
Timeline
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Draft5 August 2013
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Vote Open20 August 2013
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Vote Closed19 October 2013
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Became Law19 October 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 289 / 350 seats (82.6%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 61
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance | 109 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 86 | Yes | No reason given |
| Organisation For The Restoration Of Cordova | 29 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity Proposer | 65 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
PassedFor: 217 / 266 seats (81.6%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 49
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance | 79 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 70 | Yes | No reason given |
| Organisation For The Restoration Of Cordova | 28 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity Proposer | 40 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |