The German supermarket chain has vowed to give its 12,000 full- and part-time staff 10 days of paid domestic violence leave as well as A$250 per individual to cover expenses arising from family and domestic violence.
Aldi will go as far as helping employees move to a different work site if the need arises. "Through their policy, Aldi is making a strong statement that they are here to help any employee experiencing this terrible crime," says Karen Willis, executive officer with Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia. "The options available as part of this policy are exemplary, assisting employees to access relevant support as they need it."