Working Papers?

Anyone under the age of 18 in Connecticut must obtain Working Papers before starting employment. Students wishing to obtain Working Papers must do the following:

- Students must bring the original Promise of Employment letter from their prospective employer (no images or emails) and proof of identification, which includes an original birth certificate, drivers license, learners permit, passport or a State of Connecticut-issued identification.

Please review the checklist below from the Connecticut Department of Labor regarding requirements for obtaining working papers:

• Are you at least 16 years old (15 years old for retail establishments during vacation weeks)?

• Do you have an employer's written Promise of Employment?

• Do you have proof of age, such as a birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport?

• Do you have your Social Security card?

• Is the job permitted for your age according to Connecticut's laws/regulations?

• Is the industry permitted for your age according to Connecticut's laws/regulations?

• Are the time and hours of work permitted by law?

***If you answered "yes" to all of the above questions, please bring your Promise of Employment and proof of age and go to the Counseling Office to obtain your working papers.

What does a Promise of Employment look like?

Below is an example of what a Promise of Employment should look like: