Senate Bill No. 829 aims to amend the definition of "hours worked" in section 31-76b of the general statutes. The bill specifies that "hours worked" now includes time spent by employees in security screenings required by their employer, in addition to the existing provisions that cover time spent on the employer's premises or on duty. The bill also clarifies that employees on call for emergency service must be compensated for their time, whether or not they are called to work. Furthermore, it outlines conditions under which companionship service employees can exclude a scheduled sleeping period from hours worked, provided certain criteria are met.

The changes to the definition of "hours worked" are set to take effect on October 1, 2025. The bill does not have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as the Department of Labor already recognizes time spent in security screenings as hours worked. The Labor and Public Employees Committee has reported the bill favorably, indicating unanimous support for its passage.