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The following text is taken from the ACTRA Handbook. It's intended for Canadian minors, but the laws are very similar for Americans, so it's worth reading even if you're in the States.
A27 - MINORS
A2701 PREAMBLE All parties to the Collective Agreement recognize the special situation that arises when Minors are engaged in the workplace. The Parties are dedicated to ensuring a safe environment for all Performers, with extra care given to the proper health, education, morals, and safety of Minors. For the purposes of the Agreement, the term Minor shall refer to Performers under the age of sixteen (16) years. The term Parent shall include the Minor's legal guardian.
A2702 VIOLATIONS The Parties acknowledge that a breach or violation of the provisions of Article A27 may result in harm to a Minor and therefore the Parties undertake to act expeditiously when a violation is alleged to have occured. In this regard the Guild and the Associations may agree that the circumastances are such that any time periods or steps established pursuant tot he Grievance procedure may be abridged, in order that the dispute may be resolved or breach or default be sured as soon as possible. The Joint Standing Committee shall be entitled to award damages to an aggrieved party for breach of the provisions of Article A27 where the Committee feels such damages are warranted.
A2703 CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT
1. The Producer shall advise the Minor's Parent(s) at the time of the complete terms and conditions of the employment, including, but not limited to, studio, location, estimated hours, hazardous work, and special abilities required. The Producer shall furnish the Parents with a script, plus all revisions, prior to shooting.
2. The Producer is required to provide special notification of night shoots (ie. between 19h00 and 06h00), and/or performances where a Minor is asked to perform activity with a level of physical proficiency or other physical skill superior to that of the average Minor.
3. If not notified at the time of contracting, a Parent responsible for the Mineo shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance when the Minor will be asked to perform work requiring superior physical skill. In the even that forty-eight (48) hours notice cannot be given, the Minor shall not be required to perform work requiring superior physical skill unless the Minor's Parent consents, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. In such instances, notice shall also be given to the Guild.
4. In case of work requiring superior physical skill, a description of the activity required will be provided in the Monir's contract (if known at the time of contracting)
5. In case of night shoots, thirty-six (36) hours notice shall be provided to a Parent responsible for the Minor, subject to the exigencies of production. In the event that less than thirty-six (36) hours notice is provided, such noticed shall be provided to the Minor's Parent and the Guild.
A2704 PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Parent shall familiarize himself with the requirements of the role as described in the script or otherwise disclosed to the Parent. The Parent shall be given a copy of Appendices 5 and 6. Appendix 5, and, if applicable, Appendix 6 shall be completed and delivered to the Guild and the Producer after a Booking by the Producer but prior to the delivery of a contract to the Parent, or in the case of a Minor engaged in the Background Performer categories, prior to the commencement of work.
2. The Parent shall disclose, in writing, any medical history or condition or any attirudinal or psychological condition of which the Parent is aware which might forseeably interfere with, or have an impact on, the Minor's ability to carry out the role for which the Minor is being considered.
3. For Minors ten (10) years of age and older, the Parents shall execute and deliver, with the contract, an Emergency Medical Authorization enabling the Producer to obtain emergency medical treatment for the Minor in the even the Parent cannot be located immediately when such treatment is required.
A2705 WORK DAY AND REST PERIODS
1. The work days shall not exceed eight (8) consecutive hours per day excluding all meal periods.
2. For Minors under twelve (12) years of age, overtime is forbidden.
3. For Minors aged twelve (12) to fifteen (15), a maximum of two (2) hours per day of overtime may be permitted, provided that in the event that a Minor is required to work a cumulative maximum of four (4) hours of overtime over three (3) consecutive days, the Minor shall not be required to work any overtime on the immediately following day, unless the Parent consents. Such Minors shall be given rest periods of not less that twelve (12) hours between the end of one work day and the beginning of the next work day.
4. For Minors under age of twelve (12), there shall be a rest period of not less than twelve (12) hours between the time the Minor arrives at his home (or place of accommodation, while at a Distant Location) and the time that the Minor leaves for the set for the next call.
5. When the Producer is required to provide transportation, best efforts shall be made for Minors to leave the set within thirty (30) minutes of the end of the Minor's working day. The Producer shall ensure that transportation home (or place of accommodation) is provided for any Minor wrapped after dark.
A2706 MINIMUM CALL
The minimum call for a Minor under the age of twelve (12) shall be four (4) bours. The minimum fee for such four hours shall be one-half (1/2) the minimum daily fees. Where the call extends beyond four hours, the call shall automatically revert to an eight hour call.
A2707 TIME BEFORE CAMERA, OR REHEARSAL
Minors shall not be continually required before the camera or under lights for longer periods of time during a work session than specified below. Breaks shall be taken away from the set when and wherever possible.
*2 years and under - 15 consecutive minutes, Minimum break 20 minutes
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