They're paid cash in hand, though; they don't pay taxes as a result and therefore would probably (because of not knowing the full extent of workers protection laws)be shot down instantly by the manager and then sacked, should they try such a thing Exploited Proletarian: Y u no pay me fairly Fat cat boss: Gooby pls, I snitch you for tax evasion. Exploited Proletrian: Oh, fuck. Fat cat boss: Yeah, and you're fired. Exploited Proletarian: WHY DID I TRY THIS. Spreads word to fellow exploited workers. None of them challenge their bosses.