Blackheath Lawyers

03/07/2025

We are looking to employ a receptionist for our legal practice.

Initially it would be a 3 month contract of employment with a view to a full time position.

Experience in LEAP accounting software would be positively considered.

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience.

Please email your resume to: [email protected]

03/10/2021

Below is a summary of the NSW Government's obligations on business owners and patrons when NSW re opens:

Businesses are responsible for taking reasonable steps to prevent unvaccinated people entering your premises. For example having prominent signs stating requirements, Service NSW QR codes, staff checking vaccination status upon entry and only accepting valid forms of evidence of vaccination, or medical exemption.

What proof of vaccination can I accept from my staff and customers?

Only the following three forms of evidence of vaccination (or medical exemption) should be accepted:

1.A COVID-19 digital certificate displayed through the Medicare App, Service NSW App or equivalent smartphone wallet 

Penalties may also apply for anyone making or presenting a fake form of proof of vaccination.

Authorised officers will monitor businesses re-opening, particularly those that have vaccination requirements, for example hospitality, retail, gyms and personal services (e.g. hair, beauty).
Penalties may apply for individuals and businesses who don’t comply.

* Individuals: On the spot fines of $1,000 may apply for not complying, or for using fraudulent evidence of vaccination or check-in. 

* Businesses: On the spot fines of $5,000 may apply for not complying with the Public Health Order vaccination requirements. 
Further penalties including closure of businesses, and higher fines for individuals and businesses may apply for significant breaches. 

How will compliance be monitored and are there penalties for non-compliance?

Authorised officers will monitor businesses re-opening, particularly those that have vaccination requirements, for example hospitality, retail, gyms and personal services (e.g. hair, beauty).

Penalties may apply for individuals and businesses who don’t comply.
* Individuals: On the spot fines of $1,000 may apply for not complying, or for using fraudulent evidence of vaccination or check-in. 

* Businesses: On the spot fines of $5,000 may apply for not complying with the Public Health Order vaccination requirements. 
Further penalties including closure of businesses, and higher fines for individuals and businesses may apply for significant breaches.

11/08/2021

The NSW Government currently has no idea how to help small business. It is not good enough!

Businesses are pleading with the NSW government to get financial support flowing, with almost half of all applicants having not received anything as the Sydney lockdown enters its seventh week.

22/07/2021

To all the small business Retail Lease and Commercial Lease tenants, we are offering free legal advice to assist you with managing your rent and outgoings requirements over this difficult lockdown. If you would like to speak to us please call (02) 4787-5646 between 9.00am to 5.00pm weekdays to arrange an appointment.

07/07/2021

Let’s hope so!

The NSW government will spend $1.4 billion trying to save small businesses hit by the extended COVID-19 lockdown, but hospitality venues warn they will struggle to stay afloat without a more immediate injection of cash.

30/06/2021

Next months all NSW workplaces and retail businesses will need a QR code.

Below is the link that will allow you to register for the code.

Using QR codes for contactless check in can help keep NSW in business and stop the spread of COVID-19.

29/06/2021

Small businesses across NSW will be eligible for grants if their revenue has been hit by Sydney's lockdown and the Dine and Discover program will be extended.

29/06/2021

Despite the ambiguity of the NSW Governments stay at home rules, you are permitted to travel to work (with a Face Mask) if you are unable to work from home. Further, food and drink premises are open for people to consume off-site.

At the moment there are many businesses in Blackheath conscientiously following the rules that are currently lawfullly trading. These are very difficult times for small businesses in Blackheath and we should all safely and where possible shop with them.

In respect to the small businesses themselves, there is a link below to the Blackheath Chamber of Commerce who are there ready to assist if needed.

Blackheath Chamber of Commerce exists to help local business grow.

28/06/2021

Hi there, I just started up a new page for Blackheath Lawyers. I had a few issues with the other one. If anyone has any legal problems I am happy to discuss them with you over a free intial conference. Thank you for your interest.