Labor Law and Work Permits for Indiana.
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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YES
Minors under 14 are permitted to work in entertainment as an actor, performer or model and are not bound by hour restrictions provided the following conditions are met:
Work is not detrimental to the welfare of the child.
Minors are accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Employment is NOT in a cabaret, dance hall or night club.
Parental supervision is required at all times for minors under age 16.
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NO
If the minor is working as an actor, performer or model, the minor is not required to obtain a work permit. The nature of the minor’s performance may not be detrimental to the safety, health or well-being of the minor.
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NO
While nearly all minors (14 – 17) are required to obtain a work permit in Indiana, notable exceptions are minors who are working as performers, actors or photographic models. Permits are not required to employ a child in entertainment in the state of Indiana.
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NO
We can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in the state of Indiana.
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YES
Provisions must be made for education equivalent to full-time school attendance in the public schools for children less than 16 years of age.
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NO
The state of Indiana does not require talent agents to hold talent agency licenses, employment agency licenses or to be bonded by the state.
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YES
The state of Indiana recognizes graduated minors as “legal 18”.
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The Bureau of Child Labor
Department of Labor
402 W. Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
PH: (317) 232-2675
Alt: (317) 232-2655 (press #2)
FAX: (317) 233-3790