Florida contractors worry that regulations will hamper their ability to hire

Regulations such as the E-Verify rule and the Affordable Care Act could hinder contractors from hiring additional workers, according to some Florida contractors.

By BD+C Staff | October 3, 2013

Regulations such as the E-Verify rule and the Affordable Care Act could hinder contractors from hiring additional workers, according to some Florida contractors. A shortage of skilled workers has prevented general contractors from bidding and small subcontractors from taking on new jobs, say contractors in the Sunshine State.

(http://www.yourobserver.com/news/sarasota/Front-Page/0919201329230/Labor-shortfall-threatens-construction-boom)

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