New York State Department of Labor Labor Standards

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Certificates and Permits

New York State law requires that:

• All employers of child performers have a valid Certificate of Eligibility to Employ Child Performers from the State Labor Department
• All child performers they employ have a valid Employment Permit for a Child Performer from the State Labor Department

The employer must:

• Get a Certificate of Eligibility to Employ Child Performers (LS 552) (valid for three years) before they employ any child performers
• Renew this certificate before it expires
• Make sure all child performers it employs have a valid Employment Permit for a Child Performer (LS 561)
• Keep copies of all relevant certificates and permits on file
• Make them available for inspection at the location of employment

The parent or guardian must:

• Get an Employment Permit for a Child Performer (LS 561) (valid for up to one year) before employment begins
• Give the original to each employer
• Renew this permit for the child performer 30 days before it expires

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