Outside California

California employers who employ resident minors out-of-state, under contractual arrangements made within California must comply with all California regulations. Minors from out-of-state working in California must also adhere to California law. (8 CCR 11756)

Meal Period

The work day may not be extended by a meal period of longer than 1/2 hour. (8 CCR 11761)

Graduated Minors

Any minor who has graduated from high school, or has been awarded a certificate of proficiency, may be employed any hours as an adult, performing the same work. Studio Teachers and work permits are not required. (LC 1391.2, EC 48412)

Emancipation

Regulations are fully applicable to emancipated minors unless emancipation document specifically exempts the minor from provisions of the Labor and Education Code. (Div Memo 87-1 VI(A)(a))

I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant on TLC

Don't forget to watch I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant tonight on TLC at 5 and 8! Morgan is playing baby Seralin and her premie brother to mom Melissa! The episode called "Baby in the Backseat."

Coogan Law

Parents are required to open a "Coogan" blocked trust account within 7 days of the start of employment. Employers are required to deposit 15% of gross earnings directly into the minors Coogan account in a timely manner. (FC 6750 through 6753)

A note from Momager...employers rarely ever deposit the 15% into the accounts, so it is the parents responsibility to do so! I deposit the entire check into the Coogan accounts, because our's get a better APR. Also, most banks do not do Coogan accounts. In Los Angeles, I suggest First Entertainment Credit Union.

Blanket Permit

Blanket permits are issued for large groups of minors (i.e. Marching Band) for a specific production over a specific period of time. (8 CCR 11754)