North Carolina Child Labor in Entertainment & Performing Arts
Child labor laws on North Carolina and Federal levels have special provisions that apply to underage performers in the entertainment industry such as child actors, models, singers, etc. Due to the nature of the work and the established need for child performers, entertainment industry child labor laws tend to be less strict than general child labor regulations.
Regulation of child labor in the entertainment industry may include specification of whether or not employment certificates are required, mandatory consent from a parent or guardian, restricions on the type of work that can be done, and more.
North Carolina's Child Labor Laws for Entertainment & Performing Arts
Under state law, a North Carolina work permit is required for minors to be employed in the entertainment industry. Performers under age 18 need to acquire a Youth Employment Certificate from county social services.
Child labor in the entertainment industry is regulated in North Carolina law, under Sec. 48A-13.
To obtain an employment certificate , only proof of age is required.
Under Sec. 48A-13, courts may require a portion of earnings be set aside for the minor in a trust.
Other North Carolina Child Labor Laws
In addition to laws specifically regulating minors employed in the entertainment industry, North Carolina law has a variety of regulations that cover child labor in general. To learn more, see North Carolina child labor laws.
Get a North Carolina all-in-one labor law poster 
Instead of printing out pages of mandatory North Carolina and Federal labor law posters, you can purchase a professional, laminated all-in-one labor law poster that guarantees compliance with all North Carolina and federal posting requirements. Fully updated for October 2017!
Get All-In-One Poster Now