Minors age 16 to 17 who wish to work must obtain a permit ("Working Papers") from the School Department in the City or Town where you live.
Minors age 14 to 15 must also obtain a Special Limited Permit to Work also issued by the School Department in the City or Town where you live.
For all information including the necessary forms please click below to visit the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training's page on Child Labor.
Rhode Island Dept. of Labor and Training