Senate Bill No. 829 amends the definition of "hours worked" in section 31-76b of the general statutes to clarify that it includes time spent by employees in security screenings mandated by their employer. The bill specifies that "hours worked" encompasses all time an employee is required to be on the employer's premises or on duty, as well as time spent waiting on the premises without work provided by the employer. Additionally, it outlines that employees on call for emergency service must be compensated for that time, regardless of whether they are called to work.

The bill also introduces provisions for individuals employed by third-party providers for companionship services, allowing them to exclude a scheduled sleeping period of up to eight hours from hours worked, provided certain conditions are met. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to ensure fair compensation for employees during pre and post-shift hours, particularly in relation to security screenings and on-call duties.