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HR File: A final reminder

The imminent introduction of IR35 will have consequences for optical practices that use locums.

The long-awaited IR35 reforms are finally due to come into force in the UK on April 6, 2021, after a delay last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. In these challenging times – as UK plc looks to rebuild – one thing that is paramount to businesses is flexibility, meaning easy access to a flexible workforce, including a mix of permanent staff and contractors.

Businesses need to be able to operate under minimal pressure if they are to stand the best chance of surviving and thriving. IR35 presents a troubling hurdle, then, for many. Businesses that make use of limited company contractors must now navigate significant regulatory change.

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