Gig Worker Employment Rights Act of 2014
Rationale
Gig workers lack job security and benefits; classifying them as employees ensures fair treatment and protects public health.
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
National Humanist Platform
The National Humanist Platform promotes national identity and culture, support for vulnerable citizens, strong worker protections, and investment in education to build a united and dignified society. #VOTENHP
Core pillars
Elias Klein
Activist · Age 54
A former banker turned media-savvy activist, Elias Klein leveraged his wealth and celebrity status to champion progressive causes, now bringing his sharp financial expertise and public influence to the movement.
Timeline
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Draft21 January 2014
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Vote Open21 January 2014
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Vote Closed22 March 2014
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Did Not Become Law22 March 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 17 / 69 seats (24.6%)
Against: 24 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 28
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 24 | No | No reason given |
| Conservative Democracy | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 218 / 650 seats (33.5%)
Against: 168 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 264
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 168 | No | No reason given |
| Conservative Democracy | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 108 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 44 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 66 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |