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 20 2019 – Employee start dates and the right to vote – new interpretation by FWC
On 11 November 2019, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission issued clarification of how an employee’s start date affects their right to be given pre-vote materials and their right to vote for a new enterprise agreement. A single Commissioner had initially refused to approve the Kmart Australia Ltd Agreement 2018, accepting some (but […]
Issue 19 2019 Monthly Case Summaries: November 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 […]
Issue 18 2019 Are you a “Wage Thief”? Would you even know? Ombudsman says you should!
The recent Woolworths case – and the media and Fair Work Ombudsman’s reaction – highlights how easily and frequently employers are getting caught out and labelled as wage thieves. Will you be next? Woolworths is just the latest high-profile employer to have underpaid its staff, in this case by hundreds of millions. Though it admitted its […]
Issue 17 2019 Changes to Whistleblowing Protection Laws
Recent changes to the Corporations Act 2001(Cth) enhance the protections available to whistleblowers and require some organisations to have a compliant whistleblowing policy in place by 1 January 2020. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 amended the Corporations Act 2001(Cth) (“Corporations Act”) to enhance the protections available to eligible whistleblowers and increase the obligations and penalties […]
EMA Note: Issue 16 2019, Monthly Case Summaries: October 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 […]
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.