If you are aged 14-17 you will need an employment certificate, also called working papers, in order to hold a job in New York State. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) created this overview of important City, State, and federal laws so you know your rights at work.Information for youth ages 14-17 for working papers, safety and health on the job, and filling out job applications. USCIS will mail your work permit to the address you provided in your application. Click below for up-to-date forms and documents for use in submitting address or name changes, W4 forms for adjusting withholding status when needed. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. These are the most frequently requested U.S. Department of Labor forms. You can complete some forms online, while you can download and print all others.