These guys can seem harsh on newbies sometimes but paperwork and testing are the serious business of adult work. The trouble is, whenever someone comes in and ignores (or just isn't aware of) these rules and it does wind up in the press it paints the whole industry with negative sentiment.
You've got some really big names giving you advice here. If you are serious, learn the laws, insist on rigorous testing, and get back on the horse. Do it right this time.
