​California regulators say nearly 80 people face criminal charges for doing contracting work without a license following a broad-reaching undercover operation.
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'Child rapists' among arrestees in raids on unlicensed contractors By Mike Landa KNX Radio Los Angeles March 15, 2013

State investigators targeted unlicensed contractors in Los Angeles and Orange counties in undercover sting operations conducted this week, officials said Friday.
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Nearly 80 charged for unlicensed contracting in CA By Associated Press San Jose Mercury News March 15, 2013

California regulators say nearly 80 people face criminal charges for doing contracting work without a license following a broad-reaching undercover operation.
The California Contractors State License Board said Friday the stings were conducted this week in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and other counties.
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 By: CalChamber Employment Law Counsel

As employers in California know by now, 2012 was a busy year for changes to employment laws.  In addition to significant court decisions and legislation, substantial amendments were made to California regulations relating to pregnancy disability leave and to disability discrimination.

Construction is one of the oldest and most enduring industries. Presently, the commercial industry is filled with general and specialty subcontractors that have been in existence for over 100 years. It is an industry known for its reluctance to change its practices, even as other industries have embraced and taken advantage of efficiencies offered by technology innovation and automation.