Is the IR35 really having the intended effect? I've contracted in the UK pre-IR35, and I was essentially just an employee who paid much lower taxes (and was eas

Is the IR35 really having the intended effect? I've contracted in the UK pre-IR35, and I was essentially just an employee who paid much lower taxes (and was easier to fire, didn't have paid vacation etc.). I've met lots of people who contracted exactly the same way. Is it really different now?