Ludlow Public Schools

OBTAINING A WORK PERMIT IS A TWO- STEP PROCESS 

MASSACHUSETTS STATE LAW: ALL MINORS MUST OBTAIN AND HAVE FILLED OUT THE PROMISE OF EMPLOYMENT FORM FOR 14 THROUGH 17 YEAR OLDS BEFORE A WORK PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED. (Review the MASS DOL Standards for Minor Employment Permit Process (left)).

Step 1

Download Employment Permit Application for 14 - 17 Year-Olds.

14 and 15 year olds:  There are 4 sections that MUST be filled out and signed on the Employment Permit Application before the Work Permit can be issued:

1. The first section is completed and signed by the employer.
2. The second section is completed and signed by the Doctor’s office of Medical Office where the minor had a physical within the last year. We cannot accept a copy of a physical; this has to be signed by a physician according to State Law.
3. The third section is filled out and signed by the parent or guardian of the minor.
4. The fourth section is signed and dated by the minor.

16 and 17 year olds: There are 3 sections that must be filled out and signed on the Employment Permit Application before the Work Permit can be issued.

1. The first section is completed and signed by the employer.
2. The third section is filled out and signed by the parent or guardian of the minor.
3. The fourth section is signed and dated by the minor.

Step 2 

The Minor must bring the completed Employment Permit Application form and if not a Ludlow Public Schools student, a document that shows their birth date on it to the Superintendent’s Office at 205 Fuller Street., (Office hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – -Mon.-Fri.)  where the Work Permit will be filled out by the Authorized Agent.  Documents MUST be originals, fax or copies will NOT be accepted. THE AUTHORIZED AGENT, MUST BY LAW, WITNESS THE MINOR SIGNING THE WORK PERMIT BEFORE IT CAN BE ISSUED.

A work permit is required for each and every job held until the age of 18.  If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (413) 583-8372 x1203

A complete summary of the Massachusetts laws regulating child labor, including the recent changes, may be found on the Youth Employment Page on the MA Division of Occupational Safety (DOS) website.

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