I had an IR35 review done on my contract 2.5 weeks ago and the summary outcome was the contract is at risk of being inside IR35 unless amendments are made to the substitution clauses. The changes were minor: change "will offer a replacement" to "will supply a replacement" and delete "or otherwise" on the reasons listed as to why the client can reject a replacement.
The agent said that the suggested changes shouldn't be a problem and forwarded them on to their legal department. I've tried contacting the agency several times over the last two weeks by phone/email and they're not getting back to me. Is it usual for agencies to take their time like this over contract changes and do I have any recourse if they don't make them (other than walking away)?
Given the relatively minor nature of the changes I would also consider risking it through a PSC (to be created). Umbrella take home would offer little incentive over a perm salary when I factor in expenses.
I find it frustrating that everything takes so long. I've got a sizeable income buffer but this is my first gig and in future I could be running on empty. The other thing that goes against me is that I will nearly always require SC transfer. Is it possible to hop between clients without these kind of delays or do you have to be lucky?
The agent said that the suggested changes shouldn't be a problem and forwarded them on to their legal department. I've tried contacting the agency several times over the last two weeks by phone/email and they're not getting back to me. Is it usual for agencies to take their time like this over contract changes and do I have any recourse if they don't make them (other than walking away)?
Given the relatively minor nature of the changes I would also consider risking it through a PSC (to be created). Umbrella take home would offer little incentive over a perm salary when I factor in expenses.
I find it frustrating that everything takes so long. I've got a sizeable income buffer but this is my first gig and in future I could be running on empty. The other thing that goes against me is that I will nearly always require SC transfer. Is it possible to hop between clients without these kind of delays or do you have to be lucky?
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