Cash in hand
What is “Cash in Hand?”
Working for cash in hand is when an employer, employs you and pays you, without declaring it to HMRC. It is illegal in the UK. It is considered tax evasion, fraud and to be potentially harmful and negligent to the employee’s basic rights.
What happens if I get caught working cash in hand?
You can face prosecution for tax evasion. You can be fined or in some circumstances face imprisonment. If you have had fines for tax evasion, it may affect your ability to obtain credit or secure employment in the future.
Employers who engage in paying their employees cash in hand can be prosecuted for tax evasion, fraud or failure to provide basic employee conditions. They can incur penalties, fines, legal costs, and face imprisonment. It can also damage a company’s reputation and leave them vulnerable to legal action from employees.