Working Papers
Congrats on the New Job!
The state of NJ says that if you are under 18 years old and get hired for a job, you must complete working papers.
BIG CHANGES HAVE ARRIVED: June 1, 2023
The way teens obtain working papers in New Jersey HAS CHANGED since June 1, 2023!
Thanks to a new law, the working papers process is now online and streamlined. Rather than going through local schools, younger workers simply visit this site: https://myworkingpapers.nj.gov and go through a few easy steps.
YES - As of June 1, 2023, SCHOOLS ARE NO LONGER PROCESSING WORKING PAPERS. Instead, you will complete the process online.
ANY QUESTIONS?
Contact the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development!
Questions about the process on how to obtain working papers or access to the website - contact the Working Paper Department at 609-659-9047 or myworkingpapers@dol.nj.gov
Questions about Minor Labor Laws - contact the Wage and Hour Division and Contract Compliance Department at 609-292-2305 or wagehour@dol.nj.gov
A little more info from NJ.gov: Employers hiring teenagers must register online to receive a unique 8-digit code and share that code with every minor they intend to hire. The potential hire can then visit the website to create an account and start their working papers application, entering the employer's unique code. Caregivers must review the details of the job and provide proof of the minor's age. The NJ Department of Labor will notify the business once the application is approved.
Link to Official NJ Government Website on Youth Employment - information on permitted hours, rate of pay, employment certificates (working papers) and more: www.nj.gov/labor/youngworkers
Enjoy the New Job, and Best of Luck! :)
REMEMBER:
Complete working papers online (NO LONGER THROUGH THE SCHOOL) at https://myworkingpapers.nj.gov