NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Date Printed: _____________

A300 Combined Certification Form Date(s) of previously issued certificates (if applicable): ________________
Cooperative Education Experience (CEE) - Hazardous Occupation CEE - Non-Hazardous Occupation Paid Structured Learning Experience

A. Minor’s Personal Information

First Name M.I. Last Name Social Security No.

Street Address (Line 1) Floor/Apt. No. (Line 2) Date of Birth Age City of Birth

City State Zip Code County of Birth State/Country of Birth

Telephone No. Cell/Alternate No.  Male Height __________ Hair Color ______________
 Female Weight __________ Eye Color ______________
Parent/Guardian First Name Parent/Guardian Last Name Distinguishing Facial Marks (if applicable)

Parent/Guardian Address (if different than minor’s address) Floor/Apt. No. (Line 2)
I hereby authorize the employment of my child as specified below under
Employment Information.
City State Zip Code

Parent/Guardian Telephone No. Alternate Telephone No. __________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

B. Employment Information
Employer Business Name Type of Business/Industry

Street Address (where minor will be employed) Floor/Suite (Line 2) Minor’s Job Title (Be specific)

City State Zip Code Is liquor sold on the premises?  Yes  No

If Yes, are the entire premises licensed?  Yes  No
Contact Person Name
If No, describe what areas of the premises are licensed, including any
outside grounds:
Telephone No. Alternate Telephone No.
__________________________________________________________

Minor’s Hours of Work (Provide daily hours and/or start and end times) Promise of Employment: I have offered employment to the above
named minor for the hours stated. I understand that these hours may be
_______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ flexible but may not exceed the number of hours permitted by law
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri according to the age of the minor.
Sat ______________ Sun ______________ Total Hours for Week:___________
__________________________________________________________
Wages: Per Hour ____________ Weekly ____________ Other__________________
- Signature of Employer Date

C. Physician’s Certification (to be completed by licensed physician): I hereby certify that I have examined the above named minor on __________________
and I designate the minor’s physical qualifications regarding the above promise of employment as: (Date)
 Physically Qualified  Physically Qualified with the following limitations ________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Doctor Date Address
D. Proof of Age (for Issuing Officer): I have examined the proof of age submitted by the above named minor which was in the form of (select one):
 Birth Certificate  Baptismal Certificate  Passport  Other documentary proof in existence for at least one year (specify): __________________
 Affidavit of Parent/Guardian together with 1) physician’s statement of opinion as to age of minor, and 2) school record of age and the above date of birth
E. School Record (to be completed by school that the minor attends) F. Issuing Officer Certification
School District County School District County

Name of School School District Address

School Address Telephone No.

Last Grade Completed __________

 Regular Employment Certificate
 Vacation Employment Certificate (summer & other school vacations)
The above named minor attends school in this district and has completed the work  Age Certificate (issued to persons 18 to 21 years of age) Age: _______
of the above grade. To the best of my knowledge the minor can do the work
proposed without impairment of progress in school.
________________________________________________________________
Signature of Minor Date
_________________________________________________________________
Signature of Principal Date ________________________________________________________________
Signature of Issuing Officer Date of Issue Certificate No.
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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR A300 COMBINED CERTIFICATION FORM

1. Employment Information (section B) – After you have completed your personal information (section A), bring your
certification form to the employer. The employer completes the Employment Information and signs and dates the
Promise of Employment. If any of the employment details have been pre-filled and are incorrect, the employer must
cross out the incorrect information and enter, initial and date the corrections.

2. Physician’s Certification (section C) – The school district is responsible for performing the physical examination at no cost
to you or your parents. A school physical (including a sports physical) performed during freshman year is good for all four
years of high school (unless the school district policy specifies more frequent physicals).

If your parent/guardian prefers that you be examined by a doctor other than the one employed by the school district, you
may do so at your parent/guardian’s expense. A minor is not required to obtain a physical if the parent/guardian objects
(in writing) based on their religious beliefs and practices.

3. Proof of Age (section D) – If the school does not have a copy on file, you may be asked to provide a birth certificate,
passport, baptismal certificate or other identification documentation to the School Issuing Officer.

4. Parent/Guardian Authorization (section A) – Your parent/guardian must indicate his/her authorization of your
employment as specified in the Employment Information by signing and dating the Parent/Guardian authorization.

5. School Record/Issuing Officer Certification (sections E & F) - Bring the completed certification form to your school
district. A designated school official will review the form and issue the working papers only after being satisfied that the
working conditions and hours will not interfere with your education or damage your health. The official may refuse to
issue working papers if such refusal would be in your best interest.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hours of Work – 14 & 15 Year Olds

• no more than 3 hours a day on a school day
• no more than 18 hours a week during a school week
• may not work before 7:00 am or after 7:00 pm during the school year
• summer vacation: may work up to 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, and may work up to 9:00 pm with written parental
permission (which must be on file with the employer)

Hours of Work – 16 & 17 Year Olds

• no more than 8 hours a day
• no more than 40 hours a week
• may not work before 6:00 am or after 11:00 pm
Exception: may work after 11:00 pm (up to 3 am provided work begins before 11 pm) during regular school vacation
and when there is no school the next day with written parental permission (which must be on file with the employer)

Hours of Work – All Minors

• no more than 6 consecutive days
• may not work more than 5 continuous hours without at least a 30-minute meal break

Hours of Work - School-Sponsored Cooperative Education Experiences, Apprenticeships and Paid Structured Learning
Experiences - Training site experiences may not exceed five hours on any day that school is in session nor may the
combination of school and work exceed eight hours on any day that school is in session.

Prohibited Work– Certain potentially hazardous jobs are prohibited for minors based on the age of the minor. For a complete
list of prohibited occupations, visit the Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s website at www.nj.gov/labor and
click on Wage & Hour.
www.nj.gov/education - New Jersey Department of Education
www.nj.gov/labor (click on Wage & Hour) – New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce
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