Gig Worker Employee Rights Act of 2013
Rationale
Gig workers currently lack job security and basic protections; reclassifying them ensures fair wages, stability, and social safety nets for millions in precarious work.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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Gig Economy & Platform WorkersProposer
Party
Green-Social Union
Left - Centre Left Party fighting for the people, justice and the enviorment
Core pillars
Franz Friedrich
Activist · Age 65
A former corporate lobbyist turned firebrand campaigner, his ruthless media tactics and relentless ambition made him a feared strategist in backroom deals and public battles alike.
Timeline
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Draft17 February 2013
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Vote Open17 February 2013
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Vote Closed18 April 2013
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Did Not Become Law18 April 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 16 / 69 seats (23.2%)
Against: 17 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 36
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 17 | No | No reason given |
| Green-Social Union Proposer | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 102 / 650 seats (15.7%)
Against: 185 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 363
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 185 | No | No reason given |
| Green-Social Union Proposer | 31 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 71 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |