Overview
Productions seeking to work with minors must use this request process when asking for an exemption from the standard minor labor policy. The request allows the production to explain why the exemption is needed, secure consent from a parent or legal guardian, and provide the information necessary for review before the minor participates in production activity.
This process exists to protect minors from unsafe, excessive, or inappropriate working conditions while ensuring that productions comply with school and university expectations. Because working with children carries additional safety, scheduling, supervision, and legal responsibilities, exemptions must be reviewed carefully rather than assumed.
Instructions
The Minor Labor policy is intended to safeguard children from being employed under conditions that are injurious or detrimental to their health, safety or education.
The Producer of a show is required to work with the parent (or legal guardian) to complete a Minor Labor Policy Agreement, which outlines the conditions of employment. On occasion, however, there can be instances where an aspect of this agreement may be waived or modified, and the Producer may submit this exemption request to the Head of Production. All exemptions must have the consent of the parent or legal guardian, and final approval of requests lies solely with the Head of Production.