Commonwealth Bank is the latest of the big three Australian banks to offer unlimited paid leave to employees dealing with domestic or family violence . CBA human resources director Sian Lewis said the measure allows staff to deal with their crises , meet counsellors , attend medical appointments or deal with legal obligations . Commonwealth Bank has promised unlimited paid leave to any staff member affected by domestic and family violence, becoming one of the largest companies in Australia to do so. It said it would also continue the policy of offering five days paid leave to employees helping an immediate family member or someone in their household deal with the issue . ANZ and National Australia Bank also make such provisions .
Commonwealth Bank is the latest of the big three Australian banks to offer unlimited paid leave to employees dealing with domestic or family violence . CBA human resources director Sian Lewis said the measure allows staff to deal with their crises , meet counsellors , attend medical appointments or deal with legal obligations . It said it would also continue the policy of offering five days paid leave to employees helping an immediate family member or someone in their household deal with the issue . ANZ and National Australia Bank also make such provisions .