Can the company send me home if I don’t have the right skills?

Yes, the company can send you home if you don’t meet the requirements for a shift. That’s why it’s important to read the shift description carefully before signing up. The description tells you what skills are expected and things like the dress code.

For example, if it’s a barista shift but you don’t actually know how to operate a coffee machine, the company can decide to not let you start the shift. In that case, they’re also allowed to mark you as a no-show.

I’ve already started working

If you’ve already started your shift and realise the tasks don’t match your skills, just talk to whoever’s in charge. You can decide together what happens next. For example, you can agree to stop, and get paid for the hours you’ve already worked.