Labor Law and Work Permits for Colorado.

Do you know the child actor labor laws for your state? If you’re looking to pursue a career in entertainment for your child or if you are an entertainment industry professional looking to employ a child in your production, it is important that you know the child actor labor laws in both your home state and any state in which you intend to work.

  • NO

    Any minor employed as an actor, model or performer is exempt from Colorado Child Labor Laws. Laws regarding the employment of minors in entertainment default to the Federal government which provides an exemption for child performers.

    Click here for Colorado Law
    Federal Child Labor Law (.pdf)

  • NO

    Work permits are not required for minors working in entertainment in the state of Colorado.

  • NO

    Permits are not required to employ a minor in entertainment in Colorado.

  • NO

    We can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in the state of Colorado.

  • NO

    The state of Colorado does not require the presence of a teacher on set during the employment of a minor.

  • NO

    Colorado does NOT license or register employment agencies; however, certain state laws do apply.  Click here for more information.

  • YES

    The state of Colorado recognizes graduated minors as “legal 18”. Click here for details.

  • Contact Info

    Labor Standards
    633 17th Street, Suite 200
    Denver, CO 80202
    Phone (303) 318-8441
    Fax (303) 318-8400
    labor.stand@state.co.us