Homemaker companion hiring practices

(a) The agency shall conduct a comprehensive background check of all employees and prospective employees. The agency shall require the employee or prospective employee to complete and sign a form which contains questions as to whether the current or prospective employee has been convicted of a crime involving violence or dishonesty in a state court or federal court in any state, or was subject to any decision imposing disciplinary action by a licensing agency in any state, the District of Columbia, a United States possession or territory or a foreign jurisdiction. The certification by each employee or prospective employee shall read: "I certify that the statements made by me on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. I understand that if I knowingly make any misstatements of fact, I am subject to disqualification, dismissal, or other action pursuant to employment agency policy and procedure, and subject to criminal penalties as prescribed by law." (b) The agency shall maintain the form and comprehensive background check for each agency employee during the time of employment and for a period of three years from the date of the end of the employment relationship. The agency shall make the form and comprehensive background check available for inspection by agents of the Department of Consumer Protection during reasonable times. (c) Applications for employment shall comply with Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-51i.