CT SB00409

Expands the definition of "comprehensive background check" to allow both homemaker-companion agencies and registries to conduct background investigations on prospective employees, including application review, in-person interviews, Social Security verification, criminal record checks, and registry checks.

Requires registries that supply or place employees with consumers to provide a written notice before services begin, specifying the registry's legal status as employer, joint employer, or nonemployer, and detailing consumer tax obligations including federal and state taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation.

Makes covenants not to compete generally void and unenforceable for homemaker and companion services, with a limited exception for private agreements restricting solicitation of clients, employees, or vendors for up to one year.

Applies all notice and background check requirements to homemaker-companion agencies that place independent contractors, treating them as registries under the law.

Effective date: October 1, 2020.