Labor Law and Work Permits for Georgia.
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.
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In 2018, Georgia revised their Rules for Minors in Entertainment. The new rules closely mirror California, with a few exceptions. For example, a Studio Teacher is required for the education of minors who miss more than one day of school and employers must assign a Child Labor Coordinator to coordinate the services and safety of all minors at a location. The Child Labor Coordinator is also responsible for time tracking and reporting violations back to the DOL.
The permitting process is complicated and extensive. Not only are permits required for both companies and minors, but locations must also be approved in advance and the permits must be linked to the location. This process can be completed online but it can take days to complete so be sure to give yourself ample time.
On February 1st, 2020 The Georgia Department of Labor updated their child labor regulations and instituted new regulations in regards to minors and the use of atmospheric smoke within the entertainment industry. Click here for an outline of the new requirements that all shows in GA must follow until further notice.
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Parents/Legal Guardians desiring employment for their children must register annually with the GA DOL and notify the department of any changes in information within five business days. There is no fee.
Parents who register their children must accompany them at all times on set and may only assign their duties to the Child Labor Coordinator in an emergency. Certification can be revoked/suspended for violation of the rules.
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Any person or entity utilizing the services of any person (paid or unpaid) under 18 years of age in Georgia, for the purpose of entertainment, must first obtain a valid “Certification Number” prior to the start of employment. There is a one-time $500 registration fee. ($250 for Commercial Advertising and Industrial Training Films.)
Annual renewal is required. There is no additional cost unless suspended. Georgia Workers Compensation Insurance is also required and employers may also be asked to hold a GA Unemployment Insurance Tax Account.
Click here to register your company with the Georgia Department of Labor.
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We can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in Georgia.
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The employer shall provide a Studio Teacher for minors aged 4-18 who are guaranteed more than one day of employment from the 1st day of employment.
Employers must provide adequate schooling facilities and 3 hours of study time daily (unless banked).
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Georgia does not require talent agents to hold talent agency licenses.
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Georgia does not recognize graduated minors as “legal 18”.
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Genia Burnsed
Georgia Department of Labor Child Labor Section
148 Andrew Young International Blvd., N.E., Suite 810
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1751
PH: (404) 232-3260
FAX: (404) 232-3264
Childlabor_mie@gdol.ga.gov