Labor Law and Work Permits for Rhode Island.
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 Rhode Island does not regulate the employment of minors in entertainment. Minors employed in entertainment must follow laws and provisions set forth by the Federal “Fair Labor Standards Act.” The FLSA states that minors employed as actors or performers in motion pictures, theatrical, radio or television productions are exempt.
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The State of Rhode Island does not require a work permit for resident children who are appearing in a motion picture. However, you must contact the Mayor’s Office or Town Council of the community in which you are filming as they may have local requirements.
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Permits are not required to employ a minor in entertainment.
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We can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in the state of Rhode Island.
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The state of Rhode Island does not require the presence of a studio teacher on set during the employment of a minor.
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The state of Rhode Island does not require talent agents to hold talent agency licenses, employment agency licenses or to be bonded by the state.
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There are neither hour limitations nor curfew for those 16 and 17 year olds who have left school in the state of Rhode Island. Click here for details.
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Department of Labor
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, Rl 02920
PH: (401) 462-8550
FAX: (401) 462-8530