Labor Law and Work Permits for West Virginia.
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 of any age may be legally employed without a permit while performing in motion picture, theatrical, radio or television production [LC 21-6-1]. The state of West Virginia does not regulate the employment of minors in entertainment, therefore 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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Work permits are not required for minors working in entertainment.
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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 West Virginia.
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The state of West Virginia does not require the presence of a teacher on set during the employment of a minor.
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The state of West Virginia 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 West Virginia does not recognize graduated minors as “legal 18”.
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West Virginia Division of Labor
Capitol Complex Bldg 6, RM B-749
Charleston WV, 25305
PH: (304) 558 7890
FAX: (304) 558 3797