They aren't allowed to work real jobs. Why are they allowed to be actors and singers and whatnot?
2007-09-28 10:16:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because the entertainment industry has a very powerful lobbying organization that suceeded in getting children exempted from the law. However, each state has its own laws containing restrictions on the work done by child entertainers, with some states (a very small minority) including actors and entertainers in the prohibition against child labor. Below is a link to the Division of Labor's website on child labor laws.
2007-09-28 11:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by Tara P 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Children are prohibited from working in all industries, but actors, singers, etc, are artists, not workers.
2007-09-28 17:22:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are in the UK. They are only allowed to work so many hours and must receive full time education too.
2007-09-28 17:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by DavinaOpines 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are still protections for them, which is why you see situation like the Olsen twins. Only one of them were on camera at a time until they reached a certain age.
2007-09-28 17:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by kmcpmgoodson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are very strict laws and rules governing child actors- very strict..it even covers what can be done with their earnings, how many hours they can work..etc...get in touch with S.A.G. the screen actors guild and find out more information
2007-09-28 17:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probaly because they need young actors.
2007-09-29 22:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by donielle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's no labor's law in US
2007-09-28 19:25:30 · answer #7 · answered by oleh z 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋