Working Papers

Working Papers for Students:

New As of July 1, 2023, Working papers are no longer required or issued for students ages 16+.

from DLT Update as of 07/01/2023: Employers are no longer required to collect a Certificate of Age for minors 16 & 17 years old. Employers still must be aware of the prohibited jobs and curfews for minors 16 & 17 years old.

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Wage and Workplace Laws Guide - please refer to page 14

The Intent to Employ Minor form (PDF) needs to be filled out FIRST by the employer and signed by a parent/guardian once the student is hired.

The student then needs to bring this form and their birth certificate/passport/or license to either the Superintendent's Office (111 Peirce Street/398-1203/398-1201) or EGHS Counseling Office (300 Avenger Drive/398-1204). The student must be present to sign the working paper. Please call prior to going to any of the offices.

Then the following form (working papers) will then be filled out.

Special Limited Permit to Work (for ages 14-15)

For additional information, please visit the Department of Labor and Training's website or call 401-462-8550.