Cinema Minor Employee Scheduling Compliance Audit

Inspection template for cinema locations to verify minor employee scheduling compliance, including permitted work hours by state regulation, school-night shift end limits, maximum shift lengths, and prohibited task restrictions.

Inspection Details

• Cinema location identified
  Record the theater location, audit date, and schedule period reviewed.
• Applicable state child labor rules confirmed
  Identify the state or local jurisdiction governing minor work-hour limits and note the applicable rule set used for the audit.
• Inspector signature completed
  Inspector signs to confirm the audit findings and any deficiencies documented.

Minor Employee Roster and Age Verification

• Minor employee roster matches scheduled workers
  Verify that all employees under 18 appearing on the schedule are listed on the minor roster for the review period.
• Age documentation on file for each minor
  Confirm age records are maintained for each minor employee and are available for inspection.
• Work permit or school authorization on file where required
  Verify any required work permits, school approvals, or equivalent state documents are current and complete.

Permitted Work Hours by State Regulation

• Scheduled hours comply with state daily limits
  Check each minor's scheduled hours against the applicable state daily maximum for the employee's age group.
• Scheduled hours comply with state weekly limits
  Check each minor's scheduled hours against the applicable state weekly maximum for the employee's age group.
• School-day and non-school-day hour limits observed
  Verify that schedules distinguish between school days and non-school days and remain within the applicable limits for each.
• Meal and rest break requirements accounted for
  Confirm that required breaks are built into the schedule and do not create an hour-limit violation.

School Night End Times and Shift Lengths

• School-night shift end time complies with state limit
  Verify minors are not scheduled past the latest permitted end time on nights before school days.
• Maximum shift length not exceeded
  Confirm no minor is scheduled for a continuous shift longer than the applicable maximum shift length.
• Required rest period between shifts observed
  Verify sufficient time exists between the end of one shift and the start of the next shift for each minor employee.

Prohibited Tasks and Duty Restrictions

• Minors not assigned prohibited hazardous tasks
  Confirm minors are not assigned tasks prohibited by state child labor rules or applicable hazardous occupation restrictions.
• Minors not assigned restricted equipment or chemical handling duties
  Verify minors are not operating or cleaning restricted equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, or performing other prohibited duties.
• Front-of-house and concession tasks assigned within allowed scope
  Confirm any assigned duties such as ticketing, ushering, stocking, or concession support remain within the allowed scope for the minor's age group.

Schedule Controls and Corrective Actions

• Manager review completed before schedule publication
  Verify a supervisor or manager reviews schedules for minor compliance before posting or publishing.
• Deficiencies documented with corrective action owner and due date
  Record any deficiencies, the responsible manager, and the due date for correction.
• Follow-up verification scheduled for open items
  Enter the date and time for recheck of any open compliance items.