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California Child Performers Can Now Apply for Entertainment Work Permits ONLINE!

Posted on 10. Apr, 2012 by .

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As Hollywood Moms, we’ve all been there (some of us more than once) – the last minute dash in 405 and 101 rush-hour traffic to (hopefully) make it to the Entertainment Work Permit Office in Van Nuys before they close.  As government institutions go, I must give the Work Permit office it’s due props as [...]

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SAG and AFTRA Merger Referendum Approved – Now One Union!

Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by .

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As of Friday, March 30, 2012, the members of SAG and AFTRA have voted to merge their unions after two previous failed attempts. SAG-AFTRA national co-presidents Ken Howard and Roberta Reardon (pictured above) announced the merger at 1:35 p.m. PT via live stream at the organization’s, (called SAG-AFTRA) new website: http://www.sagaftra.org/  Approximately 55,000 SAG ballots and [...]

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New Entertainment Work Permit Law in Effect as of January 1, 2012

Posted on 02. Jan, 2012 by .

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Effective January 1, 2012, California Labor Code Section 1308.5 allows a parent or guardian of a minor to apply on-line for a 10 Day Temporary Entertainment Work Permit which is issued immediately upon completion of an application and payment of the $50.00 application fee. This 10 Day Temporary Entertainment Work Permit is subject to the following conditions: [...]

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“Child Actors – What’s All The Fuss?: A Look at Current Laws and Regulations”

“Child Actors – What’s All The Fuss?: A Look at Current Laws and Regulations”

Posted on 11. Apr, 2011 by .

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Valensi Rose, PLC attorney Bruce D. Sires will be a featured speaker at an upcoming Beverly Hills Bar Association lunch seminar entitled “Child Actors – What’s All The Fuss?: A Look at Current Laws and Regulations” on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. The seminar will review and discuss the law governing the unique aspects of employing [...]

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LEGAL ISSUES: New York Department Of Labor Plans BIG Changes Affecting Child Actors in NY

LEGAL ISSUES: New York Department Of Labor Plans BIG Changes Affecting Child Actors in NY

Posted on 10. Dec, 2010 by .

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Thanks to the very knowledgeable Anne Henry and Paula Dorn over at BizParentz.org, we’ve learned the Department of Labor in New York is planning to implement new Rules governing child entertainment work permits and the daily work of child performers.  You will now be required to submit a total of 12 documents to the Department of [...]

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Talent Search Companies Dismiss Lawsuit Against BizParentz Foundation

Talent Search Companies Dismiss Lawsuit Against BizParentz Foundation

Posted on 20. Nov, 2010 by .

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ACT voluntarily dismissed the case on November 3, 2010 after an unsuccessful mediation, when faced with the certainty of BizParentz filing an anti-SLAPP motion. “We believe that the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed because they knew their case had no merit. This is a victory for our Constitution and the rights we all have to speak the truth,” said BizParentz Founder Anne Henry.

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Child Star Demi Lovato Enters Rehab For Cutting and Eating Disorder, Quits Jonas Brothers Tour

Child Star Demi Lovato Enters Rehab For Cutting and Eating Disorder, Quits Jonas Brothers Tour

Posted on 01. Nov, 2010 by .

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According to TMZ and E online, top paid television child/teen star and Disney star Demi Lovato has dropped out of an international concert tour with the Jonas Brothers while in Peru in order to check into a treatment center to seek help for “emotional and physical issues.” Per the Associated Press, a person familiar with the [...]

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Lance Kerwin, “James at 16″ Child Star, Guilty of Theft

Lance Kerwin, “James at 16″ Child Star, Guilty of Theft

Posted on 28. Jul, 2010 by .

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Ugh. Lance Kerwin, former child star of popular 1970′s television series “James at 15,” and then  “James at 16″ has been found guilty of second-degree theft and placed on five years probation in Kauai, Hawaii. Collective sigh. The actor has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of community service and was given credit for [...]

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Bill HB 2515 Addresses PA’s Inadequate Child Labor Laws, but Abuse is Nationwide

Bill HB 2515 Addresses PA’s Inadequate Child Labor Laws, but Abuse is Nationwide

Posted on 20. Jul, 2010 by .

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“Children are not to be used as a Commodity, having their childhoods sold to the highest bidder.” The petition statement below is from Care2 Petition Website sent to us via Janet Palazzotto of non-profit, child actor advocacy group A Minor Consideration: “Welcome!   My name is Irene.   I am a mom with 8 children. I am [...]

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