DID YOU KNOW......If you are under 16 and work in Rhode Island, you NEED a Special Limited Permit to Work form to work!

If you are an employer in Rhode Island and you hire a minor, it is
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to keep a Certificate of Age form or a Special Limited Permit to Work form for all of your employees who are under the age of 18.

In Rhode Island, you may not obtain a permit to work
unless you are at least 14 years old.

There are Rhode Island State, as well as Federal Laws, that regulate the employment of minors. The following web pages are designed to answer your questions about the hours and types of occupations that minors may work as well as explain how to obtain the permits and certificates that are needed to comply with the laws. Following the rules and restrictions will ensure that Rhode Island's youth will be able to work and earn in safe environments while furthering their education and obtaining work experience.

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