AIB to give staff suffering domestic abuse 10 days of paid leave via IrishTimesBiz
Bank announces supports for employees such as leave for fertility treatment and time to recover from pregnancy lossMinister for Equality Roderic O’Gorman and AIB chief people officer Geraldine Casey: AIB is to offer staff who have suffered domestic violence or abuse 10 days of paid leave per year while making the bank’s security services available to affected employees.
In line with its commitment to provide a more supportive workplace, the bank said it was extending its practical supports for domestic abuse victims. As well as the paid leave, the bank said it would now offer affected employees five days’ paid emergency hotel accommodation; security assistance to ensure their personal safety on the way to, from and at work; counselling services; and the option of a salary advance to assist financially where required.
“Colleagues can also avail of in-house vulnerable customer supports to help ensure their financial independence,” the lender said.
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