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[ 78 ] • # dayspamagazine • september 2017 legal pad by Michael L. Antoline, JD Whether employees or independent contractors, it's a good idea to make sure your workers' classifi cations befi t their circumstances. A s a business owner and employer, one of the most important decisions you must make is whether your staff will be comprised of primarily employees, independent contractors (ICs) or a combination of both. It's important to properly classify a worker because the penalties for failure to do so can be expensive and result in a lot of paperwork. In fact, misclassifying workers invites a lot of scrutiny from government agencies such as the IRS, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and their state counterparts. Whether classifying a worker as an employee or IC, it's best to get it right from the get-go. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of each option, and the key role the government plays in your decision. Classifi ed Information © GETTY IMAGES