'Don't fear' | 'Historic' moment as IR35 changes today

IR35 changes will be enforced today – with businesses now responsible for setting the rules for contractors they engage.

Despite fears over how this will impact the cost of labour and talent flexibility – explored in full on a recent HR Grapevine podcast exclusive – at least one expert said this will not lead to the end of contracting.

‘Fears over contracting’

With changes resembling those seen in the public sector in 2017 – organisations will now have to set the IR35 status of contractors they engage as well as carrying the risk for a wrong assessment of that contractor – some feared that contracting might come to an end.