New law designates models under 18 as child performers
New legislation signed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will recognize fashion models under the age of 18 as child performers. Finalized on Oct. 21, the law will go into effect in late November, according to The New York Times.
The law will impose stricter limits on an industry that frequently uses teenage girls in fashion shows. It is not uncommon for runway models to begin their careers before the age of 18 or even younger. Models under the age of 18 will have a limit on the number of hours they can work and when. They will no longer be allowed to work after midnight on school nights and must be given at least 12 hours between work periods.
Employers that violate the law will be fined $1,000 for the first violation and up to $3,000 by the third, according to The Guardian.
Industry professionals believe the law could make big changes in the fashion world, and that designers will begin to use older models to avoid the paperwork and the headache required to use artists under 18.
To avoid fines, designers will either have to refrain from using models under 18, or maintain careful time attendance records of young models to remain in compliance with the new rules.
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