CT SB00943

Employers of domestic workers must provide written notice at time of hire disclosing rate of pay, hours, wage payment schedules, job duties, sick leave and vacation policies, and any fees for board and lodging.

Defines "domestic worker" as employees performing housekeeping, meal preparation, child care, home companion, or caretaking services in private homes, excluding irregular babysitters and state-funded personal care attendants.

Creates a domestic workers education and training grants program administered by the Labor Commissioner to provide education on minimum wage, overtime, sick leave, and other labor laws to workers and employers.

Grants program also funds online resources and legal assistance for domestic workers and employers through qualified nonprofit organizations with at least five years of relevant experience.

All provisions take effect October 1, 2021.