CT HB05313

Designates homemaker-companion agencies, registries, and homemaker-home health aide agencies as employers of individuals they supply or refer to consumers for purposes of unemployment insurance (chapter 567) effective January 1, 2015.

Makes these agencies responsible for paying wages to homemaker service providers, companion service providers, and homemaker-home health aide workers during the duration of services provided to consumers effective January 1, 2015.

Establishes that individuals providing these services are employees of the covered provider for workers' compensation purposes under chapter 568, regardless of hours worked, and exempts consumers from workers' compensation liability including third-party lawsuits.

Extends consumer liability exemptions to members of the consumer's immediate family, household, and individuals acting as conservators or under legal authority to make medical or personal care decisions.

Amends section 31-275(9) to exclude homemaker service providers from the "casual employment" exemption to workers' compensation coverage, except as provided in the new provisions.