Key Points
- Cash-in-hand employment is getting your wages paid directly to you in cash, as opposed to being deposited in your bank account according to Labour & Immigration Lawyer Charlie Bulos.
- He added that while cash-in-hand is not illegal, there are obligations that must be done by the employer such as record-keeping and getting the employee’s consent.
- There are disadvantages with this kind of set-up according to Mr Bulos such as challenges in personal management of financial records and computation of your taxes and superannuation.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. For specific visa advice, contact a respective government agency or a trustworthy solicitor in Australia.
