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  • This house supports the widespread implementation of Severance

    Infoslide

    For the purposes of this debate, "Severance" refers to a medical procedure that separates the consciousness of an employees between their lives at work and their personal lives.

    UT MARA Pre-UADC 2023 · Round 2 · 2023-06-09

  • This house would ban cobalt mining in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

    Infoslide

    Cobalt mining is a crucial part of the supply chain for electric vehicles (EVs). The metal is vitally important in the production of lithium-ion batteries. The mining industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the most lucrative and essential part of the DRC economy. It is their largest source of export income. The DRC accounted for more than two thirds of global cobalt production in 2022, making it the world's largest cobalt producer by a large margin. Recently, there have been reports of dangerous mining practices and the usage of child labor.

    UT MARA Pre-UADC 2023 · Round 3 · 2023-06-09

  • This house would accept the contract.

    Infoslide

    You are a promising young cricketer who has held a dream to play for the country. While some players from your age group have managed to get call-ups for the national team, you still await your chances. You are unsure what you need to do to get your debut. Meanwhile you are gaining attention from the franchise-based t20 leagues around the world because of your exploits in the domestic league. You have been approached by representatives of the owners of a IPL-playing team with a lucrative 5-year contract to play for the multiple teams of the same owner in different leagues throughout the year, with scope of renewal with adjusted payments after 5 years. You expect to get regular training in their state-of-the-art facilites and playing opportunities in matches. A major caveat is - the contract will become immediately void if you decide to play for the national team.

    Heritage Parliamentary Debate 2023 · Round 3 · 2023-06-02

  • This house regrets the narrative that we should derive meaning from work.

    DTU Summers Pre-UADC 2023 · Round 1 · 2023-06-01

  • THS the use of doubling technology

    Infoslide

    "Doubling technology" is a widely available, affordable tool that allows people to create a clone of themselves. This clone resembles the person who made it in every way - with the same knowledge, experience, and physical appearance. However, this clone cannot resist the commands of the person who they have been cloned from.

    Hart House Women and Gender Minorities Debating Tournament 2023 · Grand Final · 2023-05-27

  • This house regrets the rise of the gig economy

    Infoslide

    The gig economy is a labour market that relies heavily on temporary and part-time positions filled by independent contractors and free lancers rather than full time permanent employees. Examples of companies that work within this economy are Uber, Dileveroo and Fiver.

    Durham Schools 2023 · Round 1 · 2023-05-26

  • This house prefers a world in which people should be assigned predestined careers at birth based on their genetic makeup and social background.

    Royalties Debate Open Championships 2023 - Southern Region · Semifinals · 2023-05-26

  • This house supports the trend of quiet quitting

    Infoslide

    Quiet quitting refers to doing the minimum requirements of one's job and putting in no more time, effort, or enthusiasm than absolutely necessary.

    Papillon IV World Schools Tournament · U14 Finals · 2023-05-26

  • This house believes that universities should primarily consider teaching ability rather than research outputs when awarding tenure and salary

    Infoslide

    N/A

    Sofia Online · Round 4 · 2023-05-20

  • This house would ban non-compete clause in employment contracts.

    Infoslide

    A non-compete clause is a contract that prohibits an employee from working in a single profession or business that competes with their employer, typically within a specific geographic area and for a certain period of time after their employment ends.

    EYD Sinchon KIDA National Championships 2023 · Round 4 · 2023-05-19

  • This house supports the usage of 'golden handshake clauses' in top executives' contracts.

    Infoslide

    'Golden handshake' refers to a clause in an executive's contract that provides them with a significant severance package if the employee loses their job due to firing, restructuring, negligence, or retirement.

    HUFS IV 2023 · Round 4 · 2023-05-13

  • This house supports 'quiet quitting.'

    Infoslide

    'Quiet quitting' refers to doing only the required tasks associated with one’s job and not going “above and beyond” one’s job description.

    HUFS IV 2023 · Round 4 · 2023-05-13

  • THW mandate professional sports leagues to provide tertiary education for players that sign a contract with them.

    Infoslide

    N/A

    HUFS IV 2023 · Round 1 · 2023-05-13

  • THW impose volunteer duty

    Infoslide

    Volunteer duty is a policy in which every adult citizen is mandated to serve in public service for limited amount of time. They are compensated for this time.

    Vienna IV 2023 · No Round · 2023-05-12

  • This house regrets the Fed's excessive use of interest rate to curb inflation

    UT MARA Novice 2023 · Quarterfinals · 2023-05-12

  • This house supports imposing a salary cap for e-sports teams

    Infoslide

    A salary cap is a limitation on the amount of money that a team can spend on players' salaries.

    UT MARA Novice 2023 · Partial Octo Finals · 2023-05-12

  • This house believes that employers should be influenced by information on social networking sites when hiring and firing

    UT MARA Novice 2023 · Round 5 · 2023-05-12

  • This House supports the implementation of a national income insurance scheme.

    Infoslide

    The Government announced a plan to pay people 80 per cent of their salaries (up to $130,911) for seven months after losing their job. The plan would be funded by a levy on employees and businesses.

    Joynt Scroll 2023 · No Round · 2023-05-07