Labor Law and Work Permits for Arizona.

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.

  • NO

    Child performers in motion picture, television, radio and theatrical productions are exempt from standard Arizona child labor laws [State of Arizona, Dept. of  Labor, Article XV111, 23-235 (2)].  However, employers must provide the Arizona Department of Labor with a letter which would include the following information, prior to starting production:

    • Name(s) of the child(ren) performer(s) under 18.

    • Date of Birth

    • Address(es).

    • Production name, address, and phone.

    • Production start-up and completion dates.

    • Location(s) of employment.

    • Hours of employment.

    • Other pertinent information

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  • NO

    Work permits are not required for minors working in Arizona.

  • NO

    Permits are not required to employ a minor in entertainment.

  • NO

    We can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in Arizona.

  • NO

    Arizona does not require the presence of a teacher on set during the employment of a minor.

  • NO

    Arizona does not require a professional license, but a city Business License may be required.  Click here for more information.

  • YES

    Youth who have a high school diploma or its equivalent are exempt from Arizona Child Labor Law.  Click here for more information.

  • Melissa Spurgeon
    Supervisor, Investigation & Labor Department | Industrial Commission of Arizona
    800 W Washington St
    Phoenix, AZ
    e: laboradmin@azica.gov
    p: 602-542-5119
    w: 602-542-4661