Connecticut § 19a-491e Home health agency contracts. Prohibition on no-hire clauses, penalties.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 19a-491e — Home health agency contracts. Prohibition on no-hire clauses, penalties.

Connecticut § 19a-491e

Title 19aPublic Health and Well-Being

Ch. 368vHealth Care Institutions

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-491e (2026).

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(a)As used in this section, (1) “home health agency” has the same meaning as provided in section 19a-490, and (2) “no-hire clause” means a provision of a contract between a home health 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 home health agency and a client of such agency is against public policy and shall be void.

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(a) As used in this section, (1) “home health agency” has the same meaning as provided in section 19a-490, and (2) “no-hire clause” means a provision of a contract between a home health 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 home health agency and a client of such agency is against public policy and shall be void.