Meet Emma Watt

Emma's experience and qualifications

Emma Watt has over 15 years’ experience in the field of industrial relations. Prior to launching her own consultancy in 2006, she was employed for eight years as Industrial Relations Manager for the Timber Merchants’ Association in Victoria. She has also worked in industrial relations for the Country Fire Authority and as a research assistant to a Monash University lecturer in industrial relations.

Her qualifications include a Graduate Diploma in Industrial & Employee Relations, a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in industrial relations and economics, and a Bachelor of Arts (Languages).

She is a member of the Industrial Relations Society of Victoria and the Law Institute of Victoria.

Allowances in modern awards ... what is the 'standard rate'?

Emma Watt - Friday, July 15, 2011

One of the features of modern awards that is a departure from tradition is the method of setting allowances. In the past, allowances have generally been expressed in dollar terms in each award, making it easy to work out what to pay just by looking at the relevant clause. ...read more

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