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UK contractors planning 'mass exodus' ahead of IR35 tax clampdown – survey

Dr. Mouse

Re: Anonymous Contractor

This, 1000 times this!

How long before ASDA, for instance, starts offering to pay a slightly higher rate if people choose to become "Inside IR35 Contractors"? They receive a higher rate, but no holiday pay, no sick pay, no pension contributions, no staff discount. People will take it because of the higher pay. I know some who have said they would, even knowing they would no longer receive those benefits, because they are living hand to mouth and are, basically, desperate.

How long after that until ASDA chooses to force everyone into that situation?

An "Inside IR35" role* is a staff role. It should be treated as such, with all relevant rights and benefits. Allowing "Inside IR35 Contractors" is allowing employers to opt out of providing employment rights and benefits, which should not be allowed.

* I mean a truly Inside role, not just one a company has assessed to be inside to avoid any tax liability risk.

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