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 22 2018: 10 Tips for Managing Christmas Functions
Out-of-hours conduct can often become ‘work-related’, creating a risk for employers. This is increasingly important with the ‘silly season’ approaching. Here are our top tips for planning your Christmas function. What’s the Risk? Christmas parties and other work-related functions often see mismanagement of industrial relations issues that would otherwise be carefully considered by managers or, […]
EMA NOTE Issue 21 2018: Monthly Case Summaries: November 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 20 2018: Modern Awards: FWC Continues to Publish Updates
Various changes to Modern Awards come into effect within the next month. Employers should take steps to stay informed as updates continue to be published by the Fair Work Commission. Casual Conversion All Modern Awards that were affected by this change have been updated now (see previous EMA Note). These changes commenced from 1 October […]
EMA NOTE Issue 19 2018: Monthly Case Summaries: October 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 18 2018: Updates to Modern Awards Effective 1 October – Casual Conversion
The Fair Work Commission has updated Modern Awards with variations including casual conversion clauses. A previous EMA note outlined the Fair Work Commission’s decision to introduce casual conversion clauses into modern awards. On 26 September 2018, the Commission updated most modern awards to include the casual conversion model clause. The new clauses will commence on […]
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.