Q. Is it against the law to hire a contractor who doesn’t have a state license? A. It is not against the law, but it is risky. An unlicensed operator doesn’t carry workers’ compensation insurance, ...

In Albany County, a new local law protects you against consuming trans fats in a bakery cupcake. But if you're ripped off by a shady home improvement contractor, good luck. You're pretty much on your ...

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has long warned against the dangers of “renting” a qualifier—where a licensed individual allows their name and license to be used by a ...

Is contractor licensing a good thing for the public or just a restriction on the number of contractors? When I started writing for this publication about 10 years ago, I agreed to leave the political ...

Contractor licensing violations raise serious concerns for all parties. For an owner, an unlicensed contractor may affect financing options on one end and the contractor’s entitlement to recover ...