Connecticut Independent Contractor Agreement
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Connecticut Legal Requirements
Key CT statutes and obligations that apply to your independent contractor agreement.
Requirements
- Connecticut applies the ABC test for unemployment insurance and workers' compensation classification (CGS §31-222)
- ABC test requires all three: (A) worker is free from employer control, (B) service is outside usual course of employer's business or performed off-premises, (C) worker is customarily engaged in independent trade
- Contractors must register with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) if performing taxable services
- Home improvement contractors must be registered with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
- Federal Form 1099-NEC required for payments of $600 or more per year
Restrictions & Limits
- Connecticut's strict ABC test makes contractor classification difficult — many workers deemed employees for unemployment and workers' comp purposes
- Misclassification exposes employers to Connecticut income tax withholding liability, unemployment insurance assessments, and workers' comp penalties
- Contractors may still be classified as employees under the ABC test even if operating through their own LLC
Official Statute References
Primary Connecticut statutes governing this document type.
Connecticut Independent Contractor Agreement FAQ
Common questions about independent contractor agreements under Connecticut law.
What is Connecticut's ABC test for contractors?
Connecticut uses the ABC test for unemployment insurance and workers' compensation: the worker must be (A) free from the hiring company's direction and control, (B) performing services outside the usual course of the hiring company's business or off its premises, and (C) customarily engaged in an independent established trade. All three must be satisfied.
Is Connecticut's ABC test stricter than the federal IRS test?
Yes. Connecticut's ABC test for unemployment and workers' comp purposes is stricter than the federal common law or economic reality tests used for IRS purposes. A worker can be a contractor for IRS purposes but an employee for Connecticut unemployment insurance — requiring unemployment contributions from the employer.
What registration is required for Connecticut contractors?
Home improvement contractors must register with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (CGS §20-427). New home construction contractors need a separate license. All contractors must register with DRS if performing taxable services. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors need trade licenses from the Department of Consumer Protection.
What are the penalties for contractor misclassification in Connecticut?
Connecticut imposes penalties including unpaid unemployment insurance contributions with interest, back workers' compensation premiums, and personal liability for corporate officers who knowingly misclassify. The Connecticut Department of Labor actively investigates misclassification complaints, particularly in construction.
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