Law: What happens if you're running out of sick leave?

This year's winter illnesses are really starting to bite across a number of industries - but what happens if you're sick, and you've maxxed out your leave? Most employees - if they're on wages or salary - are entitled to at least 10 days' sick leave per year. It was increased last year by the government from five days' minimum entitlement. But it excludes those who are in a job less than six months, or those who are considered contractors. Nine to Noon's legal commentator today is Helen Pryde of Duncan Cotterill.