CT HB05368

Homemaker-companion agencies, registries, and homemaker-home health aide agencies are designated as employers of individuals they supply or refer to consumers for providing homemaker, companion, or homemaker-home health aide services, effective January 1, 2017.

These agencies and registries are liable for unemployment contributions and wage payments on behalf of their referred workers during the duration of service to consumers.

Consumers receiving homemaker or companion services are deemed employers solely for workers' compensation purposes under section 31-284, but the covered provider remains responsible for workers' compensation liability regardless of hours worked.

Consumers and their immediate family members are exempted from third-party lawsuit liability related to workers' compensation claims by referred workers.

Section 31-275(9) is amended to except homemaker services providers from the casual employment exclusion, ensuring they are covered under workers' compensation requirements as established in this act.