CT SB00349

Renumbers definitions in Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-129 from letter format (a-e) to numerical format (1-5) and clarifies that "temporary help service" must charge a fee for providing temporary or part-time help.

Amends Section 31-130(c) to clarify exemptions for temporary help services and nonprofit registries while requiring compliance with new provisions in Section 31-131a regarding written job orders.

Requires employment agencies and temporary help services to provide applicants with written multi-lingual job orders prior to employment or assignment that include agency details, job description, wage rate, duration, work hours, meals, and transportation information.

Allows employment agencies and temporary help services to confirm applicant assignments by telephone instead of written order in certain cases, provided written confirmation is delivered within 72 hours, except for professional, scientific, or technological services positions.

Requires employment agencies and temporary help services to maintain copies of contracts, fee receipts, and employment records for at least three years and make them available for inspection by the Labor Commissioner upon request.

All provisions take effect October 1, 2013.