Working Papers

Mrs. Gates in the School Counseling Office and Ms. King in the main office are designated Agents for issuing Certificate of Age/Working Papers. In order to issue a Certificate of Age/Working Papers the applicant must provide the following documents:

• Promise of Employment – must be on letterhead, list position; contain job description, hours, and rate of pay. It must be signed and dated. The employer may also complete this form to ensure all requirements are met: Promise of Employment letter 

• Proof of age - For those that are not currently enrolled at VRHS, an original birth certificate, driver’s license, permit, or passport will be required.

Working Certificate of Age/Working Papers (Connecticut General Statutes Sections 10-193, 10-194 and 31-23) Connecticut General Statutes requires Superintendents of Schools and/or their Designated Agent for Working Papers to issue Certificate of Age/Working Papers (Form ED-301) to minors who have received a promise of employment from a prospective employer. The purpose of the ED-301 is to ensure that individuals under the age of 18 have proper documentation of their age and are employed in occupations that are permitted under the law.

Below are links to more information from the State of Connecticut regarding the employment of minors.

CT Department of Labor:
https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/employminors.htm

Connecticut’s Working Papers Manual:
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/CTE/WBL/WP.pdf?la=en

Employment of Minors FAQ:
https://portal.ct.gov/dol/divisions/wage-and-workplace-standards/faqsminors?language=en_US