Employment of Minors (Working Papers)
School districts in New York State are responsible for issuing employment certificates and permits to qualified applicants. This is not a function of the State ¶«¾©ÈÈ Department. The information presented here, is intended to assist students, parents, school officials who issue the appropriate cards or booklets to students and perspective employers. It outlines the responsibility of each group as it applies to the issuance of working permits and certificates. Also included are; the forms necessary for applying for the permit, certificates or physical fitness forms, vendor information for printing or ordering permits or certificates, and the laws and regulations that surrounds employment of minors.
Minors may apply for certificates where they live, where they go to school, or where they are to be employed.
Memos & Updates
- Ìý- May 25, 2023
- Memo RE: Continuation of Optional Remote Application Process for Employment Certificates and Permits (Working Papers)Ìý- June 23, 2021
- °ä°¿³Õ±õ¶Ù-19Ìý-ÌýÌý- March 31, 2020
- Ìý- June 28, 2019
- - December 2013
NYSED Resources
- Employment Certificating Officers Manual
- Working Papers and Social Security Numbers
- Hours for Minors
Forms and Printing Standards
- - Updated March 2022
- - Updated May 2021
- - Updated April 2020
- Standards for Printing Employment Applications, Certificates and PermitsÌý(for School Supply Companies)
- Vendors for certificates and permits
- Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýfrom the NYS Department of Labor
Department of Labor Resources
- Youth Workers Bill of Rights Pocket Guide
- Youth Workers Bill of Rights Poster
- Ìýon the Department of Labor website, including resources for keeping young people safe in the workplace, and how to file aÌý
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