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
Issue 2 2020 Annualised Wage clauses in awards – need for action now
The Fair Work Commission has now issued draft determinations for multiple awards that contain annualised salary clauses, and further timetables for others. Most of the revised clauses will commence on 1 March 2020. The changes require significant procedural changes for compliance. In an EMA Note and seminar last year, we alerted employers to new annualised […]
Issue 1 2020 Personal/Carer’s Leave – Mondelez Case: High Court Grants Leave to Appeal
In September 2019, the government applied to the High Court for special leave to appeal the landmark Full Federal Court ruling in Mondelez v Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union [2019] FCAFC 138 (“Mondelez Decision”) regarding personal/carer’s leave. The High Court has now granted special leave to appeal. In a ruling made […]
Issue 23 2019 New Fair Work Information Statement and New Form 17
The Fair Work Ombudsman has published a revised Fair Work Information Statement that must be given to new employees. The Fair Work Commission also recently revised its Form 17 Employer’s Statutory Declaration to be used when filing an enterprise agreement for approval. The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) requires employers to give every new […]
Issue 22 2019 Monthly Case Summaries: December Update
This is 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: Christmas 2019
The Directors and staff of wish you and your families a happy and safe festive season and look forward to continuing our relationship in 2020.Our office will be closed from 1pm Friday, 20 December 2019 and will reopen on Monday, 6 January 2020. During our shutdown period, any urgent matters can be referred to one […]
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.