A Papa Johns worker was reportedly dismissed after refusing to accept wages paid cash-in-hand, saying he wanted to pay the correct amount of tax. The case raises concerns about informal payment practices and workers’ ability to insist on properly recorded pay without risking their job.

The article’s headline does not provide further details about the worker’s location, employment status, pay, or Papa Johns’ response. Cash-in-hand arrangements can affect tax compliance, employment records and access to statutory workplace rights.