R.J. Grey Junior High School

WORK PERMIT PROCESS

Students must be a minimum of 14 years old to work in MA. In Massachusetts, work permits are required for any minor hired by an employer for pay (M.G.L. ch149, sec.86-89). The teen must obtain a permit and the employer must have it on file before work can begin. 

Many parties play a role in ensuring there is a work permit for every teen job, including schools, employers, and parents.  Below is a summary of what everyone should know about the Massachusetts work permit process:

1. The teen receives a job offer.

2. The teen should stop by the RJ Grey 8th Grade Counseling office to pick up a work permit application or download and print it from the link.

3. The teen should fill out the application, making sure it is signed by the teen, parent/guardian, and employer.  If the teen is under the age of 16, a physician or school nurse must also sign.

4. The teen then brings the application to Mrs. Lewis in the RJ Grey Counseling Office, who then issues the work permit to the student within a couple days.

5. Finally, the teen brings the permit to his/her employer to keep on file, before beginning work.

*If you're looking for a work permit over the summer, contact Mrs. Chandler in the Main Office.