(a) As used in this section, (1) “homemaker-companion agency” and “employee” have the same meanings as provided in section 20-670, and (2) “no-hire clause” means a provision of a contract between a homemaker-companion agency and a client of such agency that (A) imposes a financial penalty, (B) assesses any charges or fees, including legal fees, or (C) contains any language that can create grounds for an assertion of breach of contract or a claim for damages or injunctive relief against the client for directly hiring an employee of such agency.
(b) Any no-hire clause in a contract between a homemaker-companion agency and a client of such agency is against public policy and shall be void.
(P.A. 22-118, S. 244.)
History: P.A. 22-118 effective May 7, 2022.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 400o - Homemaker-Companion Agencies
Section 20-670. - Definitions.
Section 20-671. - Registration of homemaker-companion agencies required.
Section 20-672. - Application for registration. Fees. Failure to register.
Section 20-673. - Certificate of registration; issuance or denial; suspension; revocation.
Section 20-674. - Hearing on denial of certificate. Subsequent application.
Section 20-676. - Inspection of records and investigations. Powers of commissioner. Injunctions.
Section 20-679a. - Written notice requirements for registries.
Section 20-679b. - Client cancellation of contract or service plan.
Section 20-680. - Regulations. Report.
Section 20-683. - Prohibition on “no hire” clauses, penalties in contracts.