CT SB00974

Amends definitions in homemaker-companion agency statutes to clarify that "employee" includes temporary workers, pool employees, and independent contractors, and extends background check and registry requirements to apply to these workers, effective October 1, 2021.

Requires registries to provide consumers with written notice specifying legal liabilities, including that consumers may be responsible for federal/state taxes, Social Security, overtime, minimum wage, unemployment, workers' compensation insurance, and IRS reporting obligations.

Expands consumer liability notice requirements to include responsibility for work-related injuries and workers' compensation coverage for employees.

Clarifies that homemaker-companion agencies placing independent contractors with consumers are considered registries and must comply with consumer notice requirements.

Declares covenants not to compete between individuals and homemaker-companion agencies, registries, or home health providers void and unenforceable as against public policy, though allows non-solicitation agreements limited to six months duration.