Kate Gosselin’s TLC show, “Kate Plus 8,” is under fire and may lose six of its stars. Representative Thomas Murt of Pennsylvania is calling into question the validity of the work permits issued to the reality mom’s 6-year-old sextuplets.  Under Pennsylvania law, children under seven years old may work in film, but not in television.  It has been reported that sextuplets were granted permits, however, these permits are now under scrutiny as the law does not provide for them.  Pennsylvania’s attorney general and labor secretary have yet to comment on the allegations.  If government officials are found to have given some favorable treatment or bent rules, production on the TLC reality series in which they currently star could shut down—permanently.  Full Article

Under New York law, children under 14 years of age may not be employed any time, neither after school nor during vacation.  However, minors 11 years of age or older may work outside school hours as newspaper carriers to deliver, or sell and deliver newspapers, shopping papers, or periodicals to homes or business places.  Minors 12 years of age or older may work outside school hours for their parents or guardians either on the home farm or at other outdoor work not connected with a business.  There is no minimum age for child performers at theatrical, radio, or television performances or for child models, although a permit is required prior to employment.  For more details regarding New York’s Child Labor Laws see: NY Department of Labor

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