[gieriscm]

We consumers need to demand all contractors and/or remodelers that we hire that they do NOT use day labor for the work. I'm having major renovations done on my townhouse this spring - it's cheaper than moving - and one of the stipulations is that there will be no day laborers used.

[stopem]

Good for you!! We did that as well with the company who does our landscaping.

[Eaker]

Make sure that the contractor covers every worker with workers compensation insurance and will sign a waiver of subrogation.

This varies from state to state but it will save your buns in case of an accident and will make it really tough for your contractor to employ illegals.