Employee or independent contractor?

General info only. Check with a licensed pro and your local building department.

Getting this wrong affects taxes, unemployment and workers' comp.

What the sources say

Topic	What the source says	Source
IRS test	IRS: look at all evidence of control and independence, in three categories — behavioral, financial, and type of relationship.	Source page checked 2026-11-02
Advisory opinion	CDLE offers written advisory opinions on classification and takes misclassification complaints.	Source page checked 2026-11-02
Advisory opinion fee	CDLE: a request for an advisory opinion needs a nonrefundable $100 payment to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Call UI Audits at 303-318-9100, option 4, to arrange payment.	Source page checked 2026-11-02

Checked 2026-11-02. General information, not legal advice.