Working Papers | Employment of Minors in NY

NYSED Information

Employment of Minors in New York
NYSED Employment of Minors website page.  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 Education Department. The information presented is intended to assist students, parents, and school officials who issue the appropriate cards or booklets to students, and prospective employers. 

Employment Certificating Officers Manual (NYSED 12/2023)
This manual summarizes information for schools regarding student employment certificates. The manual describes the school district's responsibilities and authority to issue employment certificates, the employer's responsibilities, the forms school districts must use, the requirements for certificates and permits, and the types of certificates and permits schools are required to issue. 

NYS Department of Labor Information

NYS Department of Labor Information on Working Papers
Provides information on how to get working papers, types of working papers, special Occupation permits, and facts for teens under 18. 

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