[Re-editing] Equal Employment for Everyone

[Kad Loto Islands]

Current Draft:

Equal Employment for Everyone Act

Category: Advancement of Industry | Area of Effect: Labor Deregulation

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:

(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone with citizenship in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, meets their nation’s age requirements for being above working age and below retirement age.

(ii) An EEE (Equal Employment for Everyone) contract is a signed document stating that a person will work a specified job, reporting to a specified employer, and also details each nation’s labor laws to protect workers. The contract has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature. Reason must be given, and can be disputed if a nation allows it, such as in court. If an employee is not legally competent, their parent or guardian must sign for them.

(iii) Legally competent is defined as being of the age or status where one may sign contracts and be legally bound to them. The specific age or status of legal competency is defined by individual nations.

(iv) A severely disabled citizen cannot pass even a basic test for working ability, as determined by an individual nation.

(v) Excessive wealth is defined as having enough finances in one household for that household to survive ten years with no further income.

(vi) Hindering education is defined as preventing a student from the following: seeking higher education, or maintaining grades of the same level they could have previously acquired.


ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation, in order to promote economic growth and decrease government spending on welfare where it is not necessary. Funding removed from welfare for the unemployed could be focused on other areas that the government sees fit, such as creating jobs, or helping the elderly.


MANDATES the following:

(i) Disabled citizens must be given multiple employment opportunities that they are capable of doing, and must accept one or be financially stable without welfare. If a disabled citizen is entirely incapable of working, they are not to be forced.

(ii) All employed citizens must give their consent in an EEE labor contract, to protect workers from mistreatment by employers, and to show proof of employment to the government, if necessary. The contract must list labor laws, whether they only be those of the WA, or include a nation’s own as well.

(iii) Employed citizens who are of working age but are still required to go to school will not work more than they are capable of doing without interrupting their education. This can be determined by ensuring that they are passing all necessary classes.

(iv) If employment is not available to all working age citizens, the government shall create jobs to promote the economy and allow equal opportunity for citizens to be employed.

(v) A nation may exempt citizens from this legislation if the government believes that a particular citizen should not be required to follow it, for reasons including severe disability, hindering education, or excessive wealth.

(vi) Employment hours are to be determined by the citizen working, but citizens must have opportunities to work as much as is needed to survive above a nation’s poverty line.


ESTABLISHES the Board of Employment to ensure that the above mandates are adhered to, and to oversee paperwork involving application for exemption.


SUGGESTS that when jobs must be created, they benefit the public. For example, creating public works projects to clean the environment or help those in need.

EXEMPTS nations that have no need for employment for any citizens, such as post-scarcity nations.

[Imperium Anglorum]

From a formatting perspective, use direct active verbs. The World Assembly recommends, urges, proposes, notes, defines, and declares. You should also put your definitions at the top as well.

[Kad Loto Islands]

From a formatting perspective, use direct active verbs. The World Assembly recommends, urges, proposes, notes, defines, and declares. You should also put your definitions at the top as well.

I have made changes. Are the definitions in a better position now or is it still not quite right?


Old Drafts:

[spoiler]

ACKNOWLEDGING that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation.

AGREEING that labor laws are important to the safety of citizens and the protection of civil rights.

However, RECCOMMENDING that citizens be permitted to seek employment in any job they choose, given that their consent is noted in a non-binding contract.

URGING that all able-bodied citizens be allowed to seek employment, and disabled citizens be given employment that they are capable of doing.
(i) Children below working age are not defined in either category.
(ii) Disabled citizens above working age are to be given options for employment that they are capable of doing, and must choose one if they are not of retiring age and do not have sufficient funds to survive.

PROPOSING that no type of employment be considered illegal, unless it directly breaks a nation’s laws. This would include legalizing prostitution for all able-bodied citizens regardless of age, allowing citizens to sell anything they have access to with or without a license, etc. If a nation has laws against certain drugs, it would still be considered illegal to sell them.

NOTING that this is in contradiction to GAR #4, and therefore having it repealed to be replaced later on.

DEFINING certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:
(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone residing in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, and not restricting this to only include legal adults.
(ii) A non-binding contract is a signed document that has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature.
(iii) Working age is 12 years.
(iv) Retirement age depends on each nation’s life expectancy, and is defined by each nation’s government.

HEREBY DECLARING that all citizens above working age should be employed, and not be restricted from seeking employment in whatever category suits them, or by disability.

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:
(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone residing in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, and not restricting this to only include legal adults.
(ii) A non-binding contract is a signed document that has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature.
(iii) Working age is 12 years.
(iv) Retirement age depends on each nation’s life expectancy, and is defined by each nation’s government.

ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation.

AGREES that labor laws are important to the safety of citizens and the protection of civil rights.

However, RECOMMENDS that citizens be permitted to seek employment in any job they choose, given that their consent is noted in a non-binding contract.

URGES that all able-bodied citizens be allowed to seek employment, and disabled citizens be given employment that they are capable of doing.
(i) Children below working age are not defined in either category.
(ii) Disabled citizens above working age are to be given options for employment that they are capable of doing, and must choose one if they are not of retiring age and do not have sufficient funds to survive.

PROPOSES that no type of employment be considered illegal, unless it directly breaks a nation’s laws. This would include legalizing prostitution for all able-bodied citizens regardless of age, allowing citizens to sell anything they have access to with or without a license, etc. If a nation has laws against certain drugs, it would still be considered illegal to sell them.

NOTES that this is in contradiction to GAR #4, and therefore having it repealed to be replaced later on.

HEREBY DECLARES that all citizens above working age should be employed, and not be restricted from seeking employment in whatever category suits them, or by disability.

Equal Employment for Everyone Act

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:
(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone residing in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, and not restricting this to only include legal adults.
(ii) An EEE (Equal Employment for Everyone) contract is a signed document stating that a person will work a specified job, reporting to a specified employer. The contract has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature.
(iii) Working age is defined by individual nations, but must be above 12 years of age.
(iv) Retirement age is defined by individual nations.

ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation.

AGREES that labor laws are important to the safety of citizens and the protection of civil rights.

MANDATES the following:
(i) All able-bodied citizens of working age must be allowed to seek employment where they see fit.
(ii) Disabled citizens must be given employment opportunities that they are capable of doing.
(iii) All employed citizens must give their consent in an EEE labor contract.

PROPOSES that no type of employment be considered illegal, unless it directly breaks a nation’s laws not regarding employment.
(i) For example: This would include legalizing prostitution, allowing citizens to sell anything they have access to with or without a license, etc.
(ii) This would not eliminate the black market, since there would still be illegal forms of employment, such as: bounty hunting (if murder is illegal), drug dealing (if the drugs being sold are outlawed), etc.

HEREBY DECLARES that all citizens above working age are to be employed or given the opportunity to be employed, and not be restricted from seeking employment in whatever category suits them, or by disability.

Equal Employment for Everyone Act

Category: Advancement of Industry | Strength: Significant

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:
(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone residing in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, and not restricting this to only include legal adults.
(ii) An EEE (Equal Employment for Everyone) contract is a signed document stating that a person will work a specified job, reporting to a specified employer. The contract has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature.
(iii) Working age is defined by individual nations.
(iv) Retirement age is defined by individual nations.

ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation.

AGREES that labor laws are important to the safety of citizens and the protection of civil rights.

MANDATES the following:
(i) All able-bodied citizens of working age must be allowed to seek employment where they see fit.
(ii) Disabled citizens must be given employment opportunities that they are capable of doing.
(iii) All employed citizens must give their consent in an EEE labor contract.

PROPOSES that no type of employment be considered illegal, unless it directly breaks a nation’s laws not regarding employment.
(i) For example: This would include legalizing prostitution, allowing citizens to sell anything they have access to with or without a license, etc.
(ii) This would not eliminate the black market, since there would still be illegal forms of employment, such as: bounty hunting (if murder is illegal), drug dealing (if the drugs being sold are outlawed), etc.

HEREBY DECLARES that all citizens of working age are to be employed or given the opportunity to be employed, and not be restricted from seeking employment in whatever category suits them, or by disability.

Equal Employment for Everyone Act

Category: Advancement of Industry | Area of effect: Labor Deregulation

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:
(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone residing in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, meets their nation’s age requirements for being above working age and below retirement age.
(ii) An EEE (Equal Employment for Everyone) contract is a signed document stating that a person will work a specified job, reporting to a specified employer. The contract has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature.
(iii) Working age is defined by individual nations.
(iv) Retirement age is defined by individual nations.

ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation.

AGREES that labor laws are important to the safety of citizens and the protection of civil rights.

MANDATES the following:
(i) All able-bodied citizens of working age must be allowed to seek employment where they see fit.
(ii) Disabled citizens must be given employment opportunities that they are capable of doing.
(iii) All employed citizens must give their consent in an EEE labor contract.

PROPOSES that no type of employment be considered illegal, unless it directly breaks a nation’s laws not regarding employment.
(i) For example: This would include legalizing prostitution, allowing citizens to sell anything they have access to with or without a license, etc.
(ii) This would not eliminate the black market, since there would still be illegal forms of employment, such as: bounty hunting (if murder is illegal), drug dealing (if the drugs being sold are outlawed), etc.

HEREBY DECLARES that all citizens of working age are to be employed or given the opportunity to be employed, and not be restricted from seeking employment in whatever category suits them, or by disability.

Equal Employment for Everyone Act

Category: Advancement of Industry | Area of Effect: Labor Deregulation

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:

(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone residing in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, meets their nation’s age requirements for being above working age and below retirement age.

(ii) An EEE (Equal Employment for Everyone) contract is a signed document stating that a person will work a specified job, reporting to a specified employer. The contract has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature. If an employee is not legally competent, their parent or guardian must sign for them.

(iii) Legally competent is defined as being of the age or status where one may sign contracts and be legally bound to them. The specific age or status of legal competency is defined by individual nations.

(iv) Working age is defined by individual nations.

(v) Retirement age is defined by individual nations.


ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation.


AGREES that labor laws are important to the safety of citizens and the protection of civil rights.


MANDATES the following:

(i) All able-bodied citizens of working age must be allowed to seek employment where they see fit, unless otherwise restricted, such as by GAR #4.

(ii) Disabled citizens must be given employment opportunities that they are capable of doing.

(iii) All employed citizens must give their consent in an EEE labor contract.

(iv) Employed citizens who are of working age but are still required to go to school will not work more than they are capable of doing without interrupting their education.


PROPOSES that no type of employment be considered illegal, unless it directly breaks a nation’s laws not regarding employment.

(i) For example: This would include legalizing prostitution, allowing citizens to sell anything they have access to with or without a license, etc.

(ii) This would not eliminate the black market, since there would still be illegal forms of employment, such as: bounty hunting (if murder is illegal), drug dealing (if the drugs being sold are outlawed), etc.

(iii) This does not include minors as defined by GAR #4, meaning that the employment defined there that is illegal would still be illegal.


HEREBY DECLARES that all citizens of working age are to be employed or given the opportunity to be employed, and not be restricted from seeking employment in whatever category suits them, or by disability.

Equal Employment for Everyone Act

Category: Advancement of Industry | Area of Effect: Labor Deregulation

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:

(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone residing in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, meets their nation’s age requirements for being above working age and below retirement age.

(ii) An EEE (Equal Employment for Everyone) contract is a signed document stating that a person will work a specified job, reporting to a specified employer, and also details each nation’s labor laws to protect workers. The contract has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature. If an employee is not legally competent, their parent or guardian must sign for them.

(iii) Legally competent is defined as being of the age or status where one may sign contracts and be legally bound to them. The specific age or status of legal competency is defined by individual nations.

(iv) Working age is defined by individual nations.

(v) Retirement age is defined by individual nations.


ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation, in order to promote economic growth.


AGREES that labor laws are important to the safety of citizens and the protection of civil rights.


MANDATES the following:

(i) Disabled citizens must be given multiple employment opportunities that they are capable of doing, and must choose one.

(ii) All employed citizens must give their consent in an EEE labor contract, to protect workers from mistreatment by employers, and to show proof of employment to the government, if necessary.

(iii) Employed citizens who are of working age but are still required to go to school will not work more than they are capable of doing without interrupting their education. This can be determined by ensuring that they are passing all necessary classes.


HEREBY DECLARES that all citizens of working age are to be employed or given the opportunity to be employed, and not be restricted by disability.

Equal Employment for Everyone Act

Category: Advancement of Industry | Area of Effect: Labor Deregulation

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:

(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone with citizenship in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, meets their nation’s age requirements for being above working age and below retirement age.

(ii) An EEE (Equal Employment for Everyone) contract is a signed document stating that a person will work a specified job, reporting to a specified employer, and also details each nation’s labor laws to protect workers. The contract has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature. If an employee is not legally competent, their parent or guardian must sign for them.

(iii) Legally competent is defined as being of the age or status where one may sign contracts and be legally bound to them. The specific age or status of legal competency is defined by individual nations.


ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation, in order to promote economic growth and decrease government spending on welfare where it is not necessary.


CLARIFIES that many disabled and/or unemployed citizens cannot find work they are capable of doing, but are not opposed to working.


AGREES that labor laws are important to the safety of citizens and the protection of civil rights, and ENCOURAGES countries to list them in EEE contracts.


MANDATES the following:

(i) Disabled citizens must be given multiple employment opportunities that they are capable of doing, and must accept one or be financially stable without welfare. If a disabled citizen is entirely incapable of working, they are not to be forced.

(ii) All employed citizens must give their consent in an EEE labor contract, to protect workers from mistreatment by employers, and to show proof of employment to the government, if necessary.

(iii) Employed citizens who are of working age but are still required to go to school will not work more than they are capable of doing without interrupting their education. This can be determined by ensuring that they are passing all necessary classes.

(iv) If employment is not available to all working age citizens, the government shall create jobs to promote the economy

Equal Employment for Everyone Act

Category: Advancement of Industry | Area of Effect: Labor Deregulation

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:

(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone with citizenship in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, meets their nation’s age requirements for being above working age and below retirement age.

(ii) An EEE (Equal Employment for Everyone) contract is a signed document stating that a person will work a specified job, reporting to a specified employer, and also details each nation’s labor laws to protect workers. The contract has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature. Reason must be given, and can be disputed if a nation allows it, such as in court. If an employee is not legally competent, their parent or guardian must sign for them.

(iii) Legally competent is defined as being of the age or status where one may sign contracts and be legally bound to them. The specific age or status of legal competency is defined by individual nations.


ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation, in order to promote economic growth and decrease government spending on welfare where it is not necessary.


MANDATES the following:

(i) Disabled citizens must be given multiple employment opportunities that they are capable of doing, and must accept one or be financially stable without welfare. If a disabled citizen is entirely incapable of working, they are not to be forced.

(ii) All employed citizens must give their consent in an EEE labor contract, to protect workers from mistreatment by employers, and to show proof of employment to the government, if necessary. The contract must list labor laws, whether they only be those of the WA, or include a nation’s own as well.

(iii) Employed citizens who are of working age but are still required to go to school will not work more than they are capable of doing without interrupting their education. This can be determined by ensuring that they are passing all necessary classes.

(iv) If employment is not available to all working age citizens, the government shall create jobs to promote the economy.

Equal Employment for Everyone Act

Category: Advancement of Industry | Area of Effect: Labor Deregulation

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:

(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone with citizenship in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, meets their nation’s age requirements for being above working age and below retirement age.

(ii) An EEE (Equal Employment for Everyone) contract is a signed document stating that a person will work a specified job, reporting to a specified employer, and also details each nation’s labor laws to protect workers. The contract has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature. Reason must be given, and can be disputed if a nation allows it, such as in court. If an employee is not legally competent, their parent or guardian must sign for them.

(iii) Legally competent is defined as being of the age or status where one may sign contracts and be legally bound to them. The specific age or status of legal competency is defined by individual nations.

(iv) A severely disabled citizen cannot pass even a basic test for working ability, as determined by an individual nation.

(v) Excessive wealth is defined as having enough finances in one household for that household to survive ten years with no further income.


ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation, in order to promote economic growth and decrease government spending on welfare where it is not necessary.


MANDATES the following:

(i) Disabled citizens must be given multiple employment opportunities that they are capable of doing, and must accept one or be financially stable without welfare. If a disabled citizen is entirely incapable of working, they are not to be forced.

(ii) All employed citizens must give their consent in an EEE labor contract, to protect workers from mistreatment by employers, and to show proof of employment to the government, if necessary. The contract must list labor laws, whether they only be those of the WA, or include a nation’s own as well.

(iii) Employed citizens who are of working age but are still required to go to school will not work more than they are capable of doing without interrupting their education. This can be determined by ensuring that they are passing all necessary classes.

(iv) If employment is not available to all working age citizens, the government shall create jobs to promote the economy.

(v) A nation may exempt citizens from this legislation if the government believes that a particular citizen should not be required to follow it, for reasons including severe disability, hindering education, or excessive wealth.

ESTABLISHES the Board of Employment to ensure that the above mandates are adhered to, and to oversee paperwork involving application for exemption.

[Imperium Anglorum]

Read the rules and see passed resolutions for formatting conventions.

[Bananaistan]

OOC: Hello and welcome to the World Assembly.

There are probably a few issues with your proposal which result in it being illegal. At first glance I can see two issues: one which you already realise, contradiction of GAR#4, and legislating in a repeal. Because of the mechanics of how a repeal is proposed (hitting the button on an active resolution), we are not permitted to introduce new legislation in a repeal.

There's also likely to be contradiction with GAR#299 which I would argue reserves the right to member states to set "working ages". Notwithstanding that, specifying any specific age for anything for all nations rarely goes down well, doubly so when your particular "working age" is offensive.

You can find a full description of the rules here. You might also want to have a look at the the passed resolutions thread.

Regarding formatting, I'd stress that the only comments the rules have regarding formatting are that the proposal must have an operative clause and must be in the English language. The form of verbs making up the operative clause(s) is not specified in the rules nor are any other requirements regarding highlighting, lists etc. Anyone demanding anything else is merely furthering their own personal preference. My own personal preference is understandable language, spaces between clauses and text all the same size. Both your first draft and current draft achieved this.

[Imperium Anglorum]

My own personal preference is understandable language, spaces between clauses and text all the same size. Both your first draft and current draft achieved this.

Considering that verbs which end in '-ing' apparently aren't active clauses, I don't get it either, I think it would be best that there be some active clauses.

[Tinfect Diplomatic Enclave]

Disabled citizens above working age are to be given options for employment that they are capable of doing, and must choose one if they are not of retiring age and do not have sufficient funds to survive.

Feren begins this statement, "This... appears to be a form of mandatory employment? While the clause itself is optional, we cannot support the World Assembly taking an official position recommending that Member-States press disabled citizens into labour."

PROPOSING that no type of employment be considered illegal, unless it directly breaks a nation’s laws.

"I do imagine that is rather the point of not outlawing the profession. We honestly have little clue as to what exactly the point of this clause is, as also appears to be non-mandatory."

This would include legalizing prostitution for all able-bodied citizens regardless of age, allowing citizens to sell anything they have access to with or without a license, etc.

"Even if a Member-State has specific regulation against prostitution? That is hardly consistent with the prior clause. The latter portion, however, seems to be a subversion of the Market-Regulations of Member-States, which the Imperium cannot support."

If a nation has laws against certain drugs, it would still be considered illegal to sell them.

"What particular quality do 'certain drugs' hold that makes them deserving of exception from the prior abolition of market-regulations above all else?"

NOTING that this is in contradiction to GAR #4, and therefore having it repealed to be replaced later on.

Seretis takes up the statement at this point, "That... is not how Repealing legislation works, I am afraid; you must first repeal the legislation in question with a dedicated repeal document, you cannot merely legislate it out of existence with new legislation. And in any case, a replacement would be impossible, as this legislation would explicitly legalize underage labor."

(ii) A non-binding contract is a signed document that has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature.

Feren returns to the statement, "That... is not what non-binding means."

(iii) Working age is 12 years.

"No, it is 20 Years, as is the Age of Consent, and the Age of Majority within the Imperium. We are not going to allow child labor within our borders, we are a developed, ethical nation, unlike yours, clearly."

HEREBY DECLARING that all citizens above working age should be employed, and not be restricted from seeking employment in whatever category suits them, or by disability.

"Okay..? You may declare as much as you wish, it does not make your absurd and immoral draft a call for goal of universal employment."

Seretis then closes the Imperial statement, "As with our prior statement, the Imperial Position on this draft is on of opposition. It is a profoundly unethical document, and simultaneously near-incomprehensible. We will not support this legislation in any form, and we formally condemn this legislation for its use of a title intended to deceive World Assembly Voting-States into believing that it is an expansion of Worker's Rights, as well as the Authoring State, for their attempt to impose the aforementioned unethical and absurd legislation upon the World Assembly's Member-States."

[Imperium Anglorum]

Now having time to actually read the proposal...

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:
(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone residing in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, and not restricting this to only include legal adults.
(ii) A non-binding contract is a signed document that has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature.
(iii) Working age is 12 years.
(iv) Retirement age depends on each nation’s life expectancy, and is defined by each nation’s government.

ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation.

AGREES that labor laws are important to the safety of citizens and the protection of civil rights.

However, RECOMMENDS that citizens be permitted to seek employment in any job they choose, given that their consent is noted in a non-binding contract.

URGES that all able-bodied citizens be allowed to seek employment, and disabled citizens be given employment that they are capable of doing.
(i) Children below working age are not defined in either category.
(ii) Disabled citizens above working age are to be given options for employment that they are capable of doing, and must choose one if they are not of retiring age and do not have sufficient funds to survive.

PROPOSES that no type of employment be considered illegal, unless it directly breaks a nation’s laws. This would include legalizing prostitution for all able-bodied citizens regardless of age, allowing citizens to sell anything they have access to with or without a license, etc. If a nation has laws against certain drugs, it would still be considered illegal to sell them.

NOTES that this is in contradiction to GAR #4, and therefore having it repealed to be replaced later on.

HEREBY DECLARES that all citizens above working age should be employed, and not be restricted from seeking employment in whatever category suits them, or by disability.

North, looking at the newcomer, notes, 'A number of points, I've had the office write them on a card so they can be more easily read. It's also certainly faster than my reading them out loud'. He then hands the newcomer a card with the office's concerns.

Imperial Foreign Office, World Assembly Ministry, Drafting Department
Delegate, His Grace the Duke of Geneva
Lieutenant Delegate, Lord Robert North

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Clause 1(ii) does not describe actual non-binding contracts. Generally, all contracts, unless they are unenforceable, the kind of contracts generally considered 'non-binding' are simply those which do not require both parties actually to fulfil the terms of some agreement. Your definition about time restrictions and invalidation has nothing to do with actual non-binding contracts.

Clause 1(iii), we believe, may have some issues vis-à-vis contradiction of 4 GA 'Restrictions on Child Labour'.

On clause 1(iv), we do not understand the point of declaring a definition to be based on some basis, and then immediately stating that it will be done upon the determination of member nations, which will always attempt to weasel themselves out of their obligations.

Clause 5 almost certainly contradicts 4 GA, as it requires certain things to be done contrary to 4 GA.

On clause 6, there is no need to say that nothing is illegal, except that which is illegal; doing so is tautological obvious.

Clause 7 rightfully notes that there is contradiction of 4 GA. As the Secretariat discards proposals which contradict prior legislation, to enact this proposal, you will have to repeal 4 GA first.

North, speaking to Markhov's successors (OOC: I don't know the new staff names), says, 'Certainly, universal employment of all persons able to work is something for which we ought strive. The main difference between those on the dole and in employment is that one of those legitimately claim they provide for themselves'. He pauses, and notes, 'There are, of course, exceptions to this. War veterans, widows, orphans, etc. must be cared for. A civilised society must care for people born with the short end of the metaphorical stick. And as we doubt anyone is willing to contribute money to an WA fund for welfare programmes, it will have to be a domestic affair.'

[Tinfect Diplomatic Enclave]

'Certainly, universal employment of all persons able to work is something for which we ought strive. The main difference between those on the dole and in employment is that one of those legitimately claim they provide for themselves'. He pauses, and notes, 'There are, of course, exceptions to this. War veterans, widows, orphans, etc. must be cared for. A civilised society must care for people born with the short end of the metaphorical stick. And as we doubt anyone is willing to contribute money to an WA fund for welfare programmes, it will have to be a domestic affair.'

"Of course,", starts Feren, "I've not implied anything to the contrary, I do not believe. But certainly we can come to the agreement that this legislation is entirely insufficient in either employment, or support of those in need of it?" He pauses a moment,
"Ah, but of course, while I am aware of you, Sir North, as there is the occasional report on your dealings, I doubt you know of us." Seretis takes the lead at this point, technically being the 'leader' of the Imperial delegation, "I am Raslin Seretis, Imperial Envoy to the World Assembly in place of the Overseer. The green-clad man speaking previously was Tolarn Feren, of Civil Oversight, and the armoured woman is Jasot Rehlan, of Military Oversight, each representing the position of their respective divisions of the Imperium as a corollary to the Imperial Consensus." Feren waves awkwardly, while Seretis studiously ignores him.

[Imperium Anglorum]

"I am Raslin Seretis, Imperial Envoy to the World Assembly in place of the Overseer. The green-clad man speaking previously was Tolarn Feren, of Civil Oversight, and the armoured woman is Jasot Rehlan, of Military Oversight, each representing the position of their respective divisions of the Imperium as a corollary to the Imperial Consensus."

OOC: Triumvirates remind me of my space opera world. It always had triumvirate command structure.

In the government, in the upper house (the Confederate Council), there were three members, the Speaker of the Lower House, the Imperial Councillor, and the Consular Councillor — later enlarged, after a civil war, with a Councillor of the Colonies and a Councillor for Logistics. The Empire and the Consulate merged to form the Confederacy.

There is a military first-contact division (also very unlike Star Trek's Starfleet; Starfleet has a non-interference directive, this is an uplift mission) with three main branches: the Commission for Contact, the Commission for Morals, and the Commission for Logistics. On every mission, they send representatives from the three Commissions. There are three major fleets, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma; initially under control of the Empire, Consulate, and Confederacy; and later, for Confederate uplift missions, Home defence, and intervention missions.

The main reason for this is because this 13 billion year old civilisation has no external enemies. They're too ridiculously large and powerful to have external enemies. Any interesting story has to do with internal politics. Three is a crowd, so it makes for constant and unceasing bickering and political intrigue. Plus, it solves the uniquely Roman problem of everything turning into a tie.

[Bears Armed]

There's also likely to be contradiction with GAR#299 which I would argue reserves the right to member states to set "working ages".

OOC: I would say so, yes.

[Kad Loto Islands]

OOC: I have made vast changes. I tried to improve the ethics of the draft, and also clear up a few things and remove redundancy. Thank you all for your help so far. The new edit is here:

Equal Employment for Everyone Act

The World Assembly DEFINES certain terms for the purpose of this resolution:
(i) An able-bodied citizen is anyone residing in a WA nation who is able to pass a basic physical test, determined by individual nations, and not restricting this to only include legal adults.
(ii) An EEE (Equal Employment for Everyone) contract is a signed document stating that a person will work a specified job, reporting to a specified employer. The contract has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature.
(iii) Working age is defined by individual nations, but must be above 12 years of age.
(iv) Retirement age is defined by individual nations.

ACKNOWLEDGES that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation.

AGREES that labor laws are important to the safety of citizens and the protection of civil rights.

MANDATES the following:
(i) All able-bodied citizens of working age must be allowed to seek employment where they see fit.
(ii) Disabled citizens must be given employment opportunities that they are capable of doing.
(iii) All employed citizens must give their consent in an EEE labor contract.

PROPOSES that no type of employment be considered illegal, unless it directly breaks a nation’s laws not regarding employment.
(i) For example: This would include legalizing prostitution, allowing citizens to sell anything they have access to with or without a license, etc.
(ii) This would not eliminate the black market, since there would still be illegal forms of employment, such as: bounty hunting (if murder is illegal), drug dealing (if the drugs being sold are outlawed), etc.

HEREBY DECLARES that all citizens above working age are to be employed or given the opportunity to be employed, and not be restricted from seeking employment in whatever category suits them, or by disability.

[Machnod]

(KLI is my puppet)
Does anyone else have tips to make this better?

[Imperium Anglorum]

Prima facie, don't specify ages.

[Araraukar]

OOC: Leave your current draft unspoilered in the first post. And also what IA said.

[Kad Loto Islands]

So now it's good to go?

[Araraukar]

So now it's good to go?

OOC: No. But I don't have time to rip it apart until tomorrow evening at the best, most likely until Thursday evening or even Friday.

[Kad Loto Islands]

OOC: just commenting so this isn't hidden by that massive amount of threads that all look the same

[Separatist Peoples]

ACKNOWLEDGING that citizens are expected to be employed in their nation.

AGREEING that labor laws are important to the safety of citizens and the protection of civil rights.

However, RECCOMMENDING that citizens be permitted to seek employment in any job they choose, given that their consent is noted in a non-binding contract.

"It's spelled Recommending . And all effective contracts are binding. What is the point in a legal, nonbinding contract? That's just a vague expression of intent."

URGING that all able-bodied citizens be allowed to seek employment, and disabled citizens be given employment that they are capable of doing.
(i) Children below working age are not defined in either category.
(ii) Disabled citizens above working age are to be given options for employment that they are capable of doing, and must choose one if they are not of retiring age and do not have sufficient funds to survive.

"So, welfare for the elderly is now not an option? Your current language excludes that as an option, and that is utterly absurd."

PROPOSING that no type of employment be considered illegal, unless it directly breaks a nation’s laws.

"This is nonsensical. 'Things that aren't illegal are legal.' Seriously?"

This would include legalizing prostitution for all able-bodied citizens regardless of age, allowing citizens to sell anything they have access to with or without a license, etc. If a nation has laws against certain drugs, it would still be considered illegal to sell them.

"Unnecessary explanation."

NOTING that this is in contradiction to GAR #4, and therefore having it repealed to be replaced later on.

"Which means that this is illegal. In the unlikely event that you repeal GAR#4, you don't need this."

(ii) A non-binding contract is a signed document that has no time restrictions on how long it is valid, and can be invalidated if either party involved revokes their signature.

"That is not a contract, that's a statement of intent. Unless a contract carries penalities for breach, it isn't a contact."

(iii) Working age is 12 years.

"This contradicts prior legislation that allows nations to select their own age of legal consent."

(iv) Retirement age depends on each nation’s life expectancy, and is defined by each nation’s government.

"Why should a retirement age be necessarily determined by life expectancy? If a nation wants to set it at 28 years, and life expectancy is 90, that's their problem. If you leave it to member states, why mention it at all?"

HEREBY DECLARING that all citizens above working age should be employed, and not be restricted from seeking employment in whatever category suits them, or by disability.

"Ambassador, by requiring individuals who cannot afford to retire to work, you're coming perilously close to requiring involuntary servitude. As written, this entire proposal is absurd and makes assumptions based on what I can only assume are whimsical understandings of how workforce regulation and retirement works. It's also illegal."

[Araraukar]

OOC: just commenting so this isn't hidden by that massive amount of threads that all look the same

OOC: Those were posted by a spambot. The mods will nuke it (delete the account) soon and then all their posts and threads will vanish.

In the first post, only leave your current draft visible so people know what to comment on. You might also want to move the previous drafts into another post of yours on this thread to make the first post free of clutter, so that it can be easily quoted to point out the mistakes and absurdities.

[Kad Loto Islands]

Last call for any important changes I should make. I would like to submit this tomorrow night

[Imperium Anglorum]

I would like to submit this tomorrow night

Don't.

[Bears Armed]

OOC: Category, and strength or area of effect?
Also, it still looks to me as though this contradicts GAR #4.

[Kad Loto Islands]

OOC: Category, and strength or area of effect?
Also, it still looks to me as though this contradicts GAR #4.

Category is Advancement of Industry
Strength is significant

How exactly does it contradict it?

[Araraukar]

Category is Advancement of Industry
Strength is significant

OOC: Advancement of Industry has Areas of Effect, not strengths. Proposal rules here: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=159348
And passed resolutions here: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30

I'm guessing Bears is referring to this: "and not restricting this to only include legal adults."

I know I promised to get back to this earlier, but migraine messed up my Thursday evening and yesterday and today turned out to be busier than I thought.