Working Papers for Minors

ATTENTION:

To Receive a Work Permit

  • You must appear in Person (parent cannot do this for you) 
  • You must bring a written Promise of Employment. A Promise of Employment letter is a legal document and must contain all required information including: physical address where the minor will be working, manager name and signature, business contact information, correct hourly wage (as a dollar amount), maximum hours per week (as a number), and a detailed list of tasks to be performed on the job. (No vague job descriptions such as helper, general worker, laborer, maintenance, cleaner, messenger, errand person, gas station attendant or other title should be accepted.) If any changes or alterations appear on the written Promise of Employment, they should be authenticated and verified by the employer’s signature adjacent to the change(s).
  • Need to present Valid Proof of Age; Birth Certificate, Driver's License or Passport
  • Minors 14 and 15 years old
  • For all students/minors ages 16-18, a working permit is required for all types of employment

Superintendent's Office in Putnam High School

Left side of building entrance
152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6900 (Call ahead to make sure that the designated agent is available)
Hours: 8:00-4:00

 

CT Department of Labor: Employment of Minors

Steps in Obtaining Working Papers for Minors

Required information in a Promise of Employment Letter