Gig Worker Classification Act of 2015
Rationale
Removes burdensome regulations on digital platforms, fostering innovation and job creation while maintaining worker flexibility in the evolving gig economy.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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Platform workers are independent contractors; no protections required
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Gig Economy & Platform WorkersProposer
Party
Frente Desarrollista
A party of builders and doers where vision meets velocity and families thrive under steady hands and open skies
Core pillars
Mia Huber
Activist · Age 54
Mia Huber left military service after two decades to fight corruption in politics, her unshakable integrity and deep connections making her both a feared critic of the status quo and a trusted insider among reformers.
Timeline
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Draft20 January 2015
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Vote Open20 January 2015
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Vote Closed21 March 2015
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Did Not Become Law21 March 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 8 / 69 seats (11.6%)
Against: 48 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 13
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 23 | No | No reason given |
| Frente Desarrollista Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 14 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 11 | No | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 0 | No | No reason given |
| New National Order | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 84 / 650 seats (12.9%)
Against: 520 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 46
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 222 | No | No reason given |
| Frente Desarrollista Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 122 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 150 | No | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 26 | No | No reason given |
| New National Order | 83 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |