Breaking News 26.10.09
Place of Public Entertainment Licences ("POPE Licences") for restaurants, cafes, pubs & clubs are to be abolished. Click here for more information.

Modern Awards are scheduled to commence on 1 January 2010. Is your business ready? Call Helm Legal for assistance.

On 25 September 2009, the Australian Industrial Relations Commission ("the AIRC") issued a draft Restaurant Industry Modern Award 2010. Click here for more information.

Making a collective Workplace Agreement with staff this year, could help some NSW businesses to better manage the impact of Modern Awards on their wage costs. This is because collective Workplace Agreements which are validly made with staff THIS YEAR & validly lodged will be tested against current NAPSAs &/or current federal awards.

On 3 September 2009, the NSW Government introduced a bill to freeze the grant of certain new licences in parts of the City of Sydney Local Government Area. Call Helm Legal to find out if your site or proposed site will be affected by the Bill and if so what this will mean to your business. 

On 31 August 2009, Robert Goldman CEO of Restaurant & Catering NSW retires after 10 years in the post. Robert is widely respected as a gentleman and as a tireless advocate for the industry. Helm Legal wished Robert all the very best in his future endeavours.

On 1 July 2009, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) commenced with major changes to Workplace Agreements and Unfair Dismissal laws. More businesses will now be at risk of unfair dismissal claims for dismissing employees than was the case under Workchoices. Contact Helm Legal to make sure you understand how the new unfair dismissal laws effect your business.

Clover Moore proposes a freeze on (some) new liquor licences in Kings Cross. Contact Helm Legal to discuss how this proposal could effect your business and whether you should make any liquor applications now. 

On 25 May 2009, Julia Gillard instructed the Australian Industrial Relations Commission to give the restaurant industry its own Modern Award. What will this mean for the restaurant & catering industry? - Contact Helm Legal to find out more. 

In December 2008, changes were made to the processes to apply for new restaurant licences and Primary Service Authorisations. Contact Helm Legal to find out more.

Modern Awards to take effect on 1 January 2010. Call Helm Legal to find out how this will impact your business and whether your business can have an Employee Collective Agreement modelled on a NAPSA before modern awards take effect. 

On 1 July 2008, the Liquor Act 2007 (NSW) commenced. Changes included the introduction of the new small bar licence. Contact Helm legal to find out how your business could benefit from the changes.