District Of Columbia Child Labor in Entertainment & Performing Arts
Child labor laws on District Of Columbia and Federal levels have special provisions that apply to underage performers in the entertainment industry such as child actors, models, singers, etc. Due to the nature of the work and the established need for child performers, entertainment industry child labor laws tend to be less strict than general child labor regulations.
Regulation of child labor in the entertainment industry may include specification of whether or not employment certificates are required, mandatory consent from a parent or guardian, restricions on the type of work that can be done, and more.
District Of Columbia's Child Labor Laws for Entertainment & Performing Arts
Under state law, a District Of Columbia work permit is required for minors to be employed in the entertainment industry. Theatrical Work Permits may be issued by the Washington, DC Board of Education, which allow minors to participate in performances of licensed theatres, musicals, dance recitals, concerts, radio and television programs, motion pictures, professional sports activities, the circus, or appear as a fashion model.
With a valid theatrical permit, minors are not permitted to appear in more than two live performances per day, nor more than eight live performances in one week.
Minors may not work before 7:00 a.m. or after 11:30 p.m. Additional limitations are imposed for minors age 7 and under.
Other District Of Columbia Child Labor Laws
In addition to laws specifically regulating minors employed in the entertainment industry, District Of Columbia law has a variety of regulations that cover child labor in general. To learn more, see District Of Columbia child labor laws.
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