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Child Labor and Minors in Entertainment
Today, approximately 80% of all students work sometime during high school. Child labor laws ensure that our youth have the necessary time to pursue their education and be employed in a safe workplace. Georgia's child labor law was written in 1878 whereas the federal child labor law is provided for under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) enacted in 1938.
When there are differences between federal and state laws pertaining to child labor, the law providing the more stringent standard is observed.
The Georgia Department Of Labor (GDOL) Child Labor Section Administers And Monitors The Guidelines And Restrictions For The Employment Of Youth Who Have Not Yet Reached Their 18th Birthday And Performs The Following Functions
Reviews all issued Employment Certificates, commonly called Work Permits, to ensure job duties do not appear to be in violation of the law and that the form has been properly completed; Conducts inspections of possible law violations; Issues Certificates of Consent for minors in entertainment; and Makes child labor presentations to schools, employers, and other interested parties.
State law and Department Rules apply to all Minors employed in the State of Georgia in the Entertainment Industry and to the entities that employ a Minor in a Production or who are responsible for the safety and welfare of the Minor while at a Location where the Minor is Performing.
For more information on these functions or state laws contact the GDOL Child Labor section at 1-877-709-8185.
Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must adhere to the federal restrictions.
Employers may call one of these offices of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Wage and Hour Division for information on federal laws and to find out if they are subject to the FLSA.
678-237-0521 Atlanta 912-652-4221 Savannah
Minors in Entertainment
Georgia Laws and Rules Regulating Employment of Children (PDF, 416.3 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Employers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Job Seeker
Child Labor and Minors in Entertainment - Related Links
Child Labor and Minors in Entertainment - Related Links
Minors in Entertainment
Rules that apply to all Minors employed in the State of Georgia in the entertainment Industry.
Child Labor Summary Sheet (PDF, 120.67 KB)
View or print a summary of the significant child labor employment restrictions imposed by federal and state laws.
Child Labor Summary Sheet (Hoja De Resumen Sobre Trabajo De Menores) (PDF, 102.22 KB)
View or print the Spanish version of this summary of the significant child labor employment restrictions imposed by federal and state laws.
Child Labor Employment Certificate Instructions
Obtain detailed information on how to get and properly complete an employment certificate (work permit).
Get a Youth Work Permit Online
Access the system designed to allow minors to start, and authorized Issuing Officers and Employers to complete, an online work permit.
Child Labor Home Schooled Form (PDF, 278.17 KB)
View and complete required forms to obtain a Work Permit for Home Schooled Minors.
Child Labor School Attendance Requirements
Get information on the attendance requirements necessary for minors working in Georgia.
Child Labor Minimum Age Requirements
Get information about state and federal laws regarding the age a minor is eligible to work.
Child Labor Work Hour Restrictions
Gain information about state and federal laws regarding when minors can work.
Child Labor Alcoholic Beverages
Learn about state regulations for minors employed in occupations associated with alcoholic beverages.
Child Labor Hazardous Occupations
Find out which occupations are too dangerous for minors of various ages to perform.
Child Labor Law Exemptions
Review state and federal law exemptions for employment of a minor.
Child Labor Laws and the WIOA
View information on child labor laws as they relate to the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA).
YouthRules! Employers
Access information about employing young workers provided through the USDOL's Youth Rules! Initiative.
Employer's Pocket Guide on Youth Employment
View or print a USDOL guide to federal information about what teens can and cannot do on the job. (PDF)
U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Wage and Hour Division
Access information about federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor, from the division which enforces them.
Fair Labor Standards Act
Get specific information about the law which prescribes standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay.
About Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes
Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp and sworn in as the 11th Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) on April 4, 2025, becoming Georgia’s first Latina constitutional officer.
Since taking office, Commissioner Holmes has released GDOL’s bold new strategic plan — a comprehensive blueprint for transformation grounded in innovation, operational excellence, and elevated public service. The plan reimagines how the department functions, with a clear mission to rebuild trust, modernize systems, and lead with purpose — all in service of a stronger, more resilient Georgia economy.
Under her leadership, GDOL is working closely with state leaders, employers, and communities to build the Top State for Talent.
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Get Information About Child Labor
About the role
Child Labor and Minors in Entertainment
Today, approximately 80% of all students work sometime during high school. Child labor laws ensure that our youth have the necessary time to pursue their education and be employed in a safe workplace. Georgia's child labor law was written in 1878 whereas the federal child labor law is provided for under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) enacted in 1938.
When there are differences between federal and state laws pertaining to child labor, the law providing the more stringent standard is observed.
The Georgia Department Of Labor (GDOL) Child Labor Section Administers And Monitors The Guidelines And Restrictions For The Employment Of Youth Who Have Not Yet Reached Their 18th Birthday And Performs The Following Functions
Reviews all issued Employment Certificates, commonly called Work Permits, to ensure job duties do not appear to be in violation of the law and that the form has been properly completed; Conducts inspections of possible law violations; Issues Certificates of Consent for minors in entertainment; and Makes child labor presentations to schools, employers, and other interested parties.
State law and Department Rules apply to all Minors employed in the State of Georgia in the Entertainment Industry and to the entities that employ a Minor in a Production or who are responsible for the safety and welfare of the Minor while at a Location where the Minor is Performing.
For more information on these functions or state laws contact the GDOL Child Labor section at 1-877-709-8185.
Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must adhere to the federal restrictions.
Employers may call one of these offices of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Wage and Hour Division for information on federal laws and to find out if they are subject to the FLSA.
678-237-0521 Atlanta 912-652-4221 Savannah
Minors in Entertainment
Georgia Laws and Rules Regulating Employment of Children (PDF, 416.3 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Employers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Job Seeker
Child Labor and Minors in Entertainment - Related Links
Child Labor and Minors in Entertainment - Related Links
Minors in Entertainment
Rules that apply to all Minors employed in the State of Georgia in the entertainment Industry.
Child Labor Summary Sheet (PDF, 120.67 KB)
View or print a summary of the significant child labor employment restrictions imposed by federal and state laws.
Child Labor Summary Sheet (Hoja De Resumen Sobre Trabajo De Menores) (PDF, 102.22 KB)
View or print the Spanish version of this summary of the significant child labor employment restrictions imposed by federal and state laws.
Child Labor Employment Certificate Instructions
Obtain detailed information on how to get and properly complete an employment certificate (work permit).
Get a Youth Work Permit Online
Access the system designed to allow minors to start, and authorized Issuing Officers and Employers to complete, an online work permit.
Child Labor Home Schooled Form (PDF, 278.17 KB)
View and complete required forms to obtain a Work Permit for Home Schooled Minors.
Child Labor School Attendance Requirements
Get information on the attendance requirements necessary for minors working in Georgia.
Child Labor Minimum Age Requirements
Get information about state and federal laws regarding the age a minor is eligible to work.
Child Labor Work Hour Restrictions
Gain information about state and federal laws regarding when minors can work.
Child Labor Alcoholic Beverages
Learn about state regulations for minors employed in occupations associated with alcoholic beverages.
Child Labor Hazardous Occupations
Find out which occupations are too dangerous for minors of various ages to perform.
Child Labor Law Exemptions
Review state and federal law exemptions for employment of a minor.
Child Labor Laws and the WIOA
View information on child labor laws as they relate to the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA).
YouthRules! Employers
Access information about employing young workers provided through the USDOL's Youth Rules! Initiative.
Employer's Pocket Guide on Youth Employment
View or print a USDOL guide to federal information about what teens can and cannot do on the job. (PDF)
U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Wage and Hour Division
Access information about federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor, from the division which enforces them.
Fair Labor Standards Act
Get specific information about the law which prescribes standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay.
About Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes
Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp and sworn in as the 11th Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) on April 4, 2025, becoming Georgia’s first Latina constitutional officer.
Since taking office, Commissioner Holmes has released GDOL’s bold new strategic plan — a comprehensive blueprint for transformation grounded in innovation, operational excellence, and elevated public service. The plan reimagines how the department functions, with a clear mission to rebuild trust, modernize systems, and lead with purpose — all in service of a stronger, more resilient Georgia economy.
Under her leadership, GDOL is working closely with state leaders, employers, and communities to build the Top State for Talent.