Important Changes to Obtaining Employment Certificates (“Working Papers”)
Effective June 1, 2023, how minors get employment certificates, also known as working papers, will significantly change switching oversight and administration to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
All minors under the age of 18 who work in New Jersey must have an employment certificate, also known as “working papers,” or a special permit (for agriculture, newspaper carrier, or theatrical employment). An employment certificate is required for each employer.
Schools will no longer administer working paper applications. Go to The NJ Department of Labor and Workforce: Young Workers Website for more information.