Barker Gotelee Solicitors

27/09/2025

Excellent Review for John Bradshaw at Barker Gotelee Solicitors! 👏

A client praised John’s knowledge, expertise, and collaborative approach, sharing how reassured and supported they felt throughout the process.

Well done!

10/09/2025

Ready to grow your business but unsure about hiring your first employee? 🪴

Bringing someone onto your team is a big step and it comes with plenty of questions:
✔️ When should I advertise?
✔️ How much should I pay the employee?
✔️ What checks should I undertake?
✔️ Do I need policies?

We've put together a clear, practical guide to help you feel confident about the process.

🔗 Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eCMtyuC2

13/08/2025

Long-term sickness absence can be challenging for employers in a number of ways and care should be taken to avoid liabilities. Managers need to deal with the employee supportively and appropriately, but what does this mean in practice?

🔗 Read our latest blog here ➡️ https://www.barkergotelee.co.uk/keeping-in-touch-with-employees-on-long-term-sickness-absence/

21/07/2025

Even the most trusted professionals can make mistakes and in the equine world, the consequences can be devastating. Our latest blog dives into what happens when veterinary care falls short, and what horse owners need to know about equine veterinary negligence. 🏇

Whether you're a horse owner, trainer, or industry professional, understanding the legal and practical steps after a veterinary error is essential.

🔗 Read the full blog here ➡️ https://www.barkergotelee.co.uk/when-vets-get-it-wrong-a-guide-to-equine-veterinary-negligence/

12/05/2025

Mental health in the workplace - what is a reasonable adjustment? 🧠

Understandably, managers may have concerns about privacy or not being equipped for dealing with an employee's mental health.

Acas have published guidance and our employment law solicitor offers practical advice and tips in our latest blog.

🔗 Read more here ➡️ https://www.barkergotelee.co.uk/mental-health-and-reasonable-adjustments-what-employers-need-to-know/

18/03/2025

🐎 Mis-sold horses - know your legal rights 🐎

Whether you are buying your first horse or buying another, the process can be a minefield. Deceptive dealers and misleading ads can lead to buyers ending up with a horse that doesn't meet their expectations.

Our equine law expert explains what you can do if you've been mis-sold in our latest blog post.

Read more ➡️🔗 https://www.barkergotelee.co.uk/when-buying-a-horse-goes-wrong-how-to-handle-mis-selling/

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11/02/2025

KIT days and SPLIT days - do you know the rules? Our employment law expert Sam Welham highlights the benefits of a policy for keeping in touch during family leave in our latest blog post. 🤱

Read here ➡️ https://www.barkergotelee.co.uk/do-you-have-a-policy-for-keeping-in-touch-during-family-leave/

22/01/2025

Disciplinary meetings can be nerve-wracking, but preparation is your key to handling them with professionalism and confidence. Read on to discover our list of practical tips to help you navigate the process:

13/01/2025

Bullying at work can take many forms. It might include spreading malicious rumours, putting someone down in meetings, or making offensive of threatening comments on social media.

Read our latest blog post by our employment law to find out what steps you can take if you are being bullied at work.

Bullying at work can take many forms. It might include spreading malicious rumours or putting someone down in meetings.