Labor Law and Work Permits for Missouri.
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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Minors under 16 years of age are permitted to work in film provided certain guidelines are followed. These guidelines include restrictions on safety, guardianship, hours of work, working conditions and school attendance. (Child Labor, Chapter 294, Section 294.022) To view these guidelines in detail, click the Missouri Law link below. 16-17 year old minors are not covered under Missouri Child Labor Law. ( Section 294.011.1)
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No child under 16 years of age may be employed in the entertainment industry without an entertainment work permit issued by the Director of Labor in the state of Missouri. Proof of age and written consent of the chid’s parent, legal custodian or guardian are required to obtain a permit. Also, no child shall be permitted at the place of employment, unless the parent, legal custodian, guardian or designated guardian of the child is present through the entire duration of employment.
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The state of Missouri requires the employer to submit a written statement describing the nature of the production and dates the minor will be employed. In addition, the employer shall designate one individual on each set, stage or other place of employment to coordinate all matters relating to the welfare of children and shall notify the parent, legal custodian or guardian of each child of the name of such individual.
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Children In Film can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in the state of Missouri.
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The state of Missouri does not require the presence of a teacher on set during the employment of a minor. However, a child’s education may not be neglected, so private instruction could be required. Parents should check with a child’s school regarding attendance and curriculum mandates and notify employers of educational requirements before work begins.
Missouri Compulsory Attendance laws require all parents or guardians having custody or control of a child between the ages of seven and sixteen, ensure that the child is enrolled in and regularly attends some public, private, parochial school, or home school meeting the statutory requirements for home schooling, or a combination of such school for the full term of the school [RSMO 167.031].
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Due to a language change in Chapter 289 Revised Statutes of Missouri, that went into effect August 28, 1999 the licensing of Theatrical Booking Agencies is no longer required in the state of Missouri.
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The state of Missouri does not recognize graduated minors as “legal 18”.
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Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Division of Labor Standards
P.O Box 449
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0449
PH: (573) 751-3403
FAX: (573) 751-3721