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Harrisburg – With the spooky season upon us, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is reminding operators of Halloween-themed attractions that they must adhere to all requirements of the Child Labor Act – including special permits -- if they employ performers under 18 years old.
Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act, enforced by L&I's Bureau of Labor Law Compliance (BLLC), protects the health, safety, and welfare of minors employed in the Commonwealth by limiting employment in certain establishments and occupations, restricting the hours of work, regulating work conditions, and requiring work permits for children hired to fill a position. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal child labor law, also applies in Pennsylvania. Where the laws overlap, the most protective standard applies.
Children employed as performers are subject to special protections under state law. Most notably, employers of child performers must apply for entertainment permits on behalf of each child performer – including those who perform live at Halloween-themed attractions. BLLC approves permits that meet the requirements of the Act.
"The Halloween season is a wonderful opportunity for young people to get some work experience, earn a paycheck and have some fun. Performance work can be theatrically scary, but it shouldn't be dangerous -- especially for children. I encourage teens, parents, employers and Halloween...
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