Labor Law and Work Permits for Oklahoma.
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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The state of Oklahoma does not regulate minors employed in entertainment.
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Minors employed in entertainment must follow laws and provisions set forth by the Federal “Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938” (Title 40, Section 71, Oklahoma Child Labor Statues). The FLSA states that minors employed as actors or performers in motion pictures, theatrical, radio or television productions are exempt.
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Permits are not required for minors working in entertainment in Oklahoma.
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Employers are not required to obtain a permit when employing minors in entertainment.
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We can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in the state of Oklahoma.
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The state of Oklahoma does not require the presence of a teacher on the 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.
Oklahoma law states that it shall be unlawful for a parent, guardian, or other person having custody of a child who is over the age of five (5) years, and under the age of eighteen (18) years, to neglect or refuse to cause or compel such child to attend and comply with the rules of some public, private or other school, unless other means of education are provided for the full term the schools of the district are in session or the child is excused [Chapter 1, Article X: Section 229 of Oklahoma School Code].
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The state of Oklahoma requires Talent Agencies to hold a Private Employment Agency License. Click here for more information.
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The state of Oklahoma does not recognize graduated minors as “legal 18”.
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Oklahoma Department of Labor
3017 North Stiles – Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-5212
PH: (405) 521-6100
FAX: (405) 528-5751
Child Labor Unit
Lester Claravall
PH: (405) 521-6591
FAX: (405) 521-6017
lester.claravall@labor.ok.gov