Labor Law and Work Permits for Kentucky.

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

    Minors employed as actors or performers in motion picture, theatrical, radio or television productions are exempt from standard child labor requirements in the state of Kentucky. [CLL§339.210]

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  • NO

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

  • NO

    Permits are not required to employ a minor in entertainment. Employer must keep a parent/guardian Parent-Guardian Statement of Consent and proof of age on file. Nothing is needed from State Labor offices.

  • NO

    Children In Film can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in the state of Kentucky.

  • NO

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

  • NO

    The state of Kentucky does not require talent agents to hold talent agency licenses, employment agency licenses or to be bonded by the state.

  • NO

    The state of Kentucky recognizes graduated minors as “legal 18”.

  • Kentucky Labor Cabinet
    Division of Employment Standards
    1047 U.S. Highway 127 South, Suite 4
    Frankfort KY 40601
    Phone: (502) 564-3070
    Email: labor.desam@ky.gov