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Cleaner injured in my house

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Anxiousmum73 · 27/01/2025 17:15

Hi all, I have a regular cleaner who comes, we pay cash in hand as that is what she asked. They have injured themselves today while cleaning and will likely be out of work for a few weeks.
When starting I was sure to check they had insurance. I am very sorry they have had an accident, it was awful but I am concerned about any legal ramifications. Does anyone have any experience?
I don’t think they are the sort of person to sue, particularly as I can’t see any issue here with obstacles etc. but am a bit anxious about this.
thanks!

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HotCrossBunplease · 28/01/2025 22:33

sashh · 28/01/2025 07:52

Mine does.

There may be many reasons why she cannot/would not take it further, but her being paid cash in hand is not one of them.You do know it’s not illegal to pay someone in cash?

Cash in hand is not usually used to mean paying someone in cash, it is paying someone in cash without paying tax and NI either by the employer or the employee if they are self employed.

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The cleaner is not an employee of the OP, she is a person providing a service. Just like a plumber or a dentist.

It’s the cleaner’s responsibility to pay tax. The person who pays them has no control over that and it is not their responsibility to get involved.

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