Labor Law and Work Permits for Vermont.
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 employed as actors or performers in motion picture, theatrical, radio or television productions are exempt from standard child labor provisions, however such minors employed during school hours are required to obtain a certificate from the Commissioner of Labor.
Minors under 16 shall not work more than eight hours a day, or six days a week.
Minors under 16 shall not work more than three hours on any school day or more than a total of 18 hours any school week.
No earlier than 7:00 AM or later than 7:00 PM – Labor Day through May 31st.
No later than 9:00 PM – June 1st through Labor Day.
Child Performers may be employed until or after Midnight, with written permission from both the parent/guardian and Commissioner of Labor.
Click here for Vermont Labor Statutes § 431, 432, 434, 436, 437, 438
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Minors employed as an actor or performer during school hours are required to obtain a certificate from the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. To apply for a Child Labor Certificate, you must contact Evelyn Cushing at (802) 828-5611. You will be asked to provide the following:
School record
Proof of age/birth certificate
Doctor permission
Written approval from commissioner
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Employers are not required to obtain a permit when employing minors in entertainment, though it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that the Child Labor Certificate has been obtained.
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Children In Film can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in the state of Vermont.
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Before a certificate approving the employment of a child as an actor or performer is issued by the commissioner of labor, the commissioner of education must approve the substance and conditions of the educational program being provided to the child during this employment which in no case shall be more than 90 days during the school year Vermont Labor Code § 432 (4). Attendance may be excused by the superintendent of a public school, but no more then ten consecutive school days Vermont Education Code, § 1123 (a)
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The state of Vermont does not require talent agents to hold talent agency licenses, employment agency licenses or to be bonded by the state.
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The state of Vermont does not recognize graduated minors as “legal 18”.
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State of Vermont
Department of Labor
Wage and Hour Program
Drawer 20
Montpelier, VT 05620-3401
PH: (802) 828-2157