This bill amends New Jersey's child labor laws specifically regarding the employment of minors in theatrical productions. It establishes new working hour limits for minors based on their age: those aged six to under nine may work up to six hours a day (with a maximum of eight hours on set), those aged nine to under 16 may work up to seven hours a day (with a maximum of nine hours on set), and those aged 16 to under 18 may work up to eight hours on set (with a maximum of ten hours in total). Additionally, the bill allows minors to work between 5:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. on days that do not precede a school day.

The bill also introduces a new registration system for permits that is separate from the existing system for other working minors, allowing a parent or guardian to create a shared account with the minor for permit applications. It permits parents or guardians to apply for a one-year multi-employer or multi-production permit, while still allowing employers to apply for single production permits with parental consent. Furthermore, the bill modifies schooling requirements, mandating that employers provide a tutor for minors to ensure they receive three hours of schooling on days they are employed, with provisions for additional schooling under certain circumstances.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34:2-21.59