pay and dismissal

[laura_lou7]

yesterday, I started a job in a pub near me. unfortunately, I'd spent the day in a&e and wasn't feeling 100% but didn't want to miss my first shift so went anyway. 90 minutes in, i got fired because I looked unwell - surely this isn't allowed? more so, i didn't get paid for the time I was there, short as it was. the pub pays cash in hand, under the minimum wage - can I report them for this?

[Eve]

Get some advice from ACAS...http://www.acas.org.uk/.

Helpline: 08457 47 47 47

[Josyjo]

Life's too short. Expend the energy in finding a new job....

[laura_lou7]

already one step ahead, i'm just curious as to what steps can be taken - I turned down a couple of other jobs to take this one because they were so keen to take me on, i don't really want other people to suffer the same experience

[johnnybriggs]

The Department of Trade and Industry on 020 7215 5000
or
[email protected] would be interested in any employer who pays less than the minimum wage.

Also the Inland Revenue re the cash in hand work.

If a few people complain about the landlord his licence could be at stake.

Its your call as to whether it is worth whistle blowing.