Employment Rights Modernization Act of 2017
Rationale
These changes modernize labour laws to better reflect youth employment realities and address gig economy gaps, ensuring fair work opportunities and protections while balancing economic needs.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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| 2 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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Child Labour Law2
Gig Economy & Platform WorkersProposer
Party
National Progressive Bloc
A party committed to the ideals of the nation and national identity, pushing progressive goals alongside nationalist foreign and domestic policy hand-in-hand.
Core pillars
Evelyn Edwards
Activist · Age 63
A former corporate lawyer turned political powerbroker, Evelyn Edwards leveraged her sharp wit and unshakable principles to build a web of influence that even rivals envy.
Timeline
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Draft6 August 2017
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Vote Open6 August 2017
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Vote Closed5 October 2017
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Became Law5 October 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassedFor: 69 / 200 seats (34.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 131
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Workers' Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| National Progressive Bloc Proposer | 69 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |