Changes in Parental Leave Act of 2023
Proposed by National Thornreach Movement
Passing
in the National Assembly
Opened
7 Mar 2023
Voting closes
6 May 2023
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
1 change
Rationale
This proposal aims to cut down on the misuse of parental leave by the employees, and makes it fair so that both parents can share their equal holidays between themselves to raise a child in a healthy environment
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parental Leave Policy |
Mandatory one-year leave for both parents; employers may not contact them
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Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
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1
Parental Leave PolicyPrevious law
Mandatory one-year leave for both parents; employers may not contact them
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
Timeline
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Draft7 March 2023
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Vote Open7 March 2023
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Vote Closed6 May 2023
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Became Law6 May 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
Passed
24Yes
0No
176Not voted
200 seats
For: 24 / 200 seats (12.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 176
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Thornreach Movement Proposer | 24 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |