EMA ConsultingEstablished in 1997, we provide contemporary ER, IR, HR and WHS solutions for employers across Australia, including advice, representation, strategy, investigations and training.
We act exclusively for employersOur clients vary from small sole traders and partnerships through to some of Australia’s largest employers and employee associations in both the public and private sectors.
Workplace TrainingEMA Consulting provides training based on compliance with workplace laws, empowering attendees with skills and knowledge that can be applied in the workplace.
EMA Consulting
EMA Consulting was established in 1997 and provides contemporary ER, IR, HR and WHS solutions for employers across Australia, including advice, representation, strategy, investigations and training. Our clients vary from small sole traders and partnerships through to some of Australia’s largest employers and employee associations in both the public and private sectors.
We act exclusively for employers in respect to their needs and obligations arising from Industrial Relations, and associated laws.
Our principle objectives are to enable our clients to manage and continually improve their industrial relations and business capability. We develop and implement tailored industrial relations solutions, generating options and helping our clients to explore the best fit for their business context.
Our services extend from advice, strategy, drafting, negotiation with unions and advocacy before Fair Work Commission and other tribunals. The hallmark of our service is the practical, technically correct and timely solutions that get real results.
Latest news
EMA Note: Issue 7 2019: Monthly Case Summaries: June Update
These are EMA’s pick of the most interesting and relevant cases reported in the last month. Please note that these are summaries only, and should not be relied upon in place of the full judgment. If you would like clarification on any of the judgments, or wish to know how a particular case may apply […]
EMA Note: Issue 6 2019: FWC Annual Wage Review 2018-19: minimum wages to increase by 3.0%
The Fair Work Commission (“FWC”) has today handed down its Annual Wage Review Decision under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“Act”).1 The National Minimum Wage and Award wages will be increased by 3.0%, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2019. Increases to Modern Awards and Transitional Instruments The […]
EMA Note: Issue 4 2019, Monthly Case Summaries: April Update
These are EMA’s pick of the most interesting and relevant cases reported in the last two months. Please note that these are summaries only, and should not be relied upon in place of the full judgment. If you would like clarification on any of the judgments, or wish to know how a particular case may […]
Are you managing absenteeism in your workplace?
STATISTICS DON’T LIE Since 2010, the rate of absenteeism in Australia has risen by 7%, while as much as 5% of the Australian workforce calls in sick on any given day. On average, Australian employees take 8.8 unscheduled days off per year with over 90 million working days being lost through unexpected absences. However, the real killer […]
FWC STATISTICS SHOW EMPLOYERS IN AUSTRALIA ARE GETTING WORSE WHEN MANAGING AND DISMISSING EMPLOYEES.
How well are your systems and processes documented? As regulatory burdens, and competition for attracting and retaining quality employees increase, it’s hard for employers to maintain effective and compliant people and safety processes. The above chart shows employer success rates at arbitration for unfair dismissal applications are declining – this is concerning especially considering these […]
Investigations
The hallmark of our investigation service is the in-depth, technically correct and timely process that delivers real results for our clients, whilst providing an independent approach to sensitive issues.
Harassment and Bullying
EMA Consulting can provide expert advice, independent investigations, and act on proceedings in relation to discrimination, harassment and bullying issues.
Enterprise Bargaining
Advising, developing strategies & negotiating enterprise bargaining agreements for employers ensuring you achieve your targeted goals, while also meeting your obligations to your employees.