Fifth of injured employees not paid while recovering

According to a survey by the protection and employee benefits provider of 3,021 employees, one quarter (24%) had to take between one to three weeks off. Despite this, just 7% had accident and sickness cover, while 6% had income protection. Approximately 22% said they were not paid by their employer during these periods of unplanned leave, while 20% were paid for part of their time off but later received reduced payment. Additionally, 15% were paid for a short period of time while they were unable to work. As such, 13% of workers would rely heavily on their savings in the event of a...