I have a question for anyone who maybe has experience with this. I've a friend whose son works for a Security Company.   

He sustained some injuries when on duty at a supermarket, which contracted with the security company he works for. While escorting an out of control customer off the premises, (an adult male who was shouting, swearing, drunk and damaging displays and stock) he was attacked.   At the door the assailant turned, pulled a knife and slashed the security guard's forearm (the top side, he is so lucky it was not the under side) to the bone and slashed his forehead.

The Security Company refuses to pay him for his time missed from work, while he was getting stitched up in hospital and will not replace his now ruined uniform, which he had to pay for in the first place.

Seems to me like a raw deal. You don't expect to get sliced up at a supermarket, even if it was a late night job.

Any thoughts?