CHILD LABOR LAWS
There is no minimum
age requirement for children working in motion pictures and television
programs. However, out-of-state minors under the age of 16 must procure
a Special Theatrical Permit from the local issuing officer in the
school district in which a production is being filmed. In-state minors
must procure a Special Theatrical Permit from the local issuing officer
in the school district where they live. Said minors can work no longer
than 5 hours daily, 24 hours weekly, 6 days a week. Combined hours of
school and work must not exceed 8 hours daily. Minors under 16 are
prohibited from working before 7 a.m. or after 11:30 p.m. unless
special permission has been granted by the Department of Labor, at the
request of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission.
Minors under 16 must be accompanied at all times by an adult who is a
parent, guardian or representative of the employer.
Minors between
the ages of 16 and 18 can work as long as 8 hours daily, 40 hours
weekly, 6 days a week. They must obtain an Employment Certificate from
the local issuing officer in the district in which a production is
being filmed. Minors between the ages of 16 and 18 are prohibited from
working before 6 a.m. or after 11:30 p.m. unless special permission has
been granted by the Department of Labor, at the request of the New
Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. In order to obtain a
Special Theatrical Permit or Employment Certificate, applicant must
supply a physician's letter stating that the minor is in good health,
proof of birth in the form of a birth certificate or passport, and a
completed permit form signed by the child's parent or guardian. During
the regular school year, a report card or letter from school must also
be provided as proof that the minor is in good academic standing.
MINORS WORKING FOR
ONE DAY OR LESS MAY OBTAIN AN EMERGENT THEATRICAL PERMIT by application
to the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. Information
on how to obtain this permit may be obtained by clicking on the
EMERGENT THEATRICAL PERMIT link below.
For more
information about the Child Labor Law and/or instructions on how to
contact local issuing officers, contact the New Jersey Motion Picture
and Television Commission at 973-648-6279. Source: http://www.njfilm.org/
CHILD LABOR LAW
NJ Child Labor Law abstract (PDF)
Child Labor Law (PDF)
Directions for obtaining child labor permits
Obtaining Formal Theatrical Permits For Minors
Obtaining Emergent Theatrical Permits For Minors
Forms
A310 (PDF)
A300 (PDF)
NJ Theatrical Production Application (PDF)
Additional contact information:
Mr. Theadore Easton
(preferably) at the NJDOL or Lorraine Blake, if he is not available 609
292-1162 Or by email, copy both emails below:
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