Builders Feel Singled Out Under Illegal Immigration Bill
Posted: January 23, 2011 at 5:55 a.m.
Construction companies are being singled out unfairly under legislation that would require them to ensure their subcontractors aren’t hiring illegal immigrants, local builders and state lawmakers said Saturday.
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Simple solution = All contractors and subcontractors must have licenses. Prior to obtaining a building permit the city is to verify that everyone is licensed. The General Contractor is to obtain this information from the subcontractors that all are legal. Before the licenses are renewed annually, everyone has to prove all employees are here legally.
Posted by: Apbacker
January 23, 2011 at 7:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Just do it...
Posted by: lk54
January 23, 2011 at 9:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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