I was told to help a colleague move a photocopier to another department. I hurt my back and am likely to be off work for several months. My personnel manager says I won’t get full pay while I’m away. Is that right?
It may be if your employment contract doesn’t entitle you to full sick pay. Your employer is obliged to pay you statutory sick pay at least for a limited period, but it won’t be as much as your usual wages. If you do lose out it could, however, be your employer’s fault: you might be entitled to compensation for your injury as well as your lost wages, so it could be worth your while seeing a solicitor specialising in personal injury claims.