Kansas Child Labor in Entertainment & Performing Arts

Child labor laws on Kansas 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.

Kansas' Child Labor Laws for Entertainment & Performing Arts

Under Kansas law, a work permit is not required for minors to be employed in the entertainment industry.

Child labor in the entertainment industry is regulated in Kansas law, under Sec. 38-614 and 616, Sec. 38-622, Sec.21-3604.

Sec. 38-614 and 616 - Children employed in the entertainment industry are exempt from child labor requirements, except that infants under one month must have written certification from a licensed physician stating that they are at least 15 days old and that they are physically capable of handling the work.

Sec. 38-622 - Rules and regulations may be adopted setting standards for minor children on motion picture sets.

Sec.21-3604 - Courts may require that a portion of earnings be set aside for the minor in a trust.

Other Kansas Child Labor Laws

In addition to laws specifically regulating minors employed in the entertainment industry, Kansas law has a variety of regulations that cover child labor in general. To learn more, see Kansas child labor laws.

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