Teenage Workers Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Proposed by United Socialist Labor
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
29 Aug 2011
Voting closes
28 Oct 2011
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
2 changes
Rationale
Many teens participate in the gig economy, and they do not receive the same rights as typical workers. This bill will rectify at least some of the issues facing gig workers today.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
|
No employment of any kind until age 18
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| 2 | 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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1
Child Labour LawPrevious law
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
No employment of any kind until age 18
2
Gig Economy & Platform WorkersPrevious law
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
Timeline
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Draft13 May 2011
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Vote Open29 August 2011
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Vote Closed28 October 2011
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Became Law28 October 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
Passed
42Yes
0No
27Not voted
69 seats
For: 42 / 69 seats (60.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 27
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 21 | Yes | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Fatherland | 0 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor Proposer | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
Passed
356Yes
0No
294Not voted
650 seats
For: 356 / 650 seats (54.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 294
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 152 | Yes | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 69 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Fatherland | 0 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor Proposer | 135 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |