Kathryn Gilbert, Author at Bhayani Law

What is HR and how does it benefit your business?

2nd October, 2019 By Kathryn Gilbert Leave a Comment

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Why is it important to follow a disciplinary procedure?

1st August, 2019 By Kathryn Gilbert Leave a Comment

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Holiday pay – to include overtime or to not include overtime!

8th July, 2019 By Kathryn Gilbert Leave a Comment

This is a question that is asked of us by our clients frequently!! When calculating holiday pay for your employees should you take into account overtime that they have worked or not? The simple answer is that holiday pay should be calculated on the basis of an employee’s normal pay. Where an employee regularly works overtime, this should be calculated within their holiday pay for the first … [Read more...]

The Importance Of An Unbiased Investigation

5th April, 2019 By Kathryn Gilbert Leave a Comment

When we deliver training sessions on investigations, we always stress that they need to be undertaken in an unbiased way. A fair and unbiased investigation can help to limit the likelihood of a Tribunal claim. For a disciplinary or grievance procedure to be fair, a reasonable and objective investigation must be undertaken to gather all relevant factors before-hand by an investigation … [Read more...]

New Bereavement Leave plan for parents

7th November, 2017 By Kathryn Gilbert Leave a Comment

A new bill regarding bereavement leave for parents has recently been introduced into parliament with the intention of it becoming law by 2020. The Parental Bereavement (Pay and Leave) Bill aims to give parents who lose children under the age of 18 a day-1 right to have 2 weeks leave. Further to that, bereaved parents would also be entitled to a statutory flat rate of pay (currently £140.98 a … [Read more...]

Latest Customer Reviews

I would recommend as Lindsey and Jay where very helpful with our case. Thank you once again Jay and Lindsey

I found myself needing some legal clarification on an employment situation, and Lindsey at Bhayani talked me through the process in a simple, friendly and straightforward manner enabling the matter to be settled to mutual satisfaction with the minimum of fuss or delay. Many Thanksread more

Great service and support from Jay, I felt in safe hands throughout, fast efficient, professional and above all personable it what was a particularly stressful time👍👍👍read more

Mark Ian Bagshaw

I had a great experience with the team here at Bhayani Law considering the not so great circumstances. Jay and Lindsey to note were outstandingly professional with honest and realistic advice, to which the best outcome was achieved. I would highly recommend and use again if needed. Many thanks again.read more

Excellent service, very professional and explained everything well to me. Would use them again with no hesitation.

Nick Brimacombe

Bhayani Law have looked after our HR needs for a number of years. The fact that they specialise solely in this area of law means we get an expert service which is bespoke, cost effective and very personable. The Watertight fixed cost plan is ideal for SME businesses like ours who don’t need to employ an inhouse HR advisor.read more

Piercefield Oliver

Fantastic service from Jay Bhayani and her team, it was quick, simple and professional. Thank you for your great support.

Trishul Bhayani

Fantastic service - professional, friendly and efficient. Highly recommended.

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Google Rating

5.0

Bhayani HR & Employment Law

5.0

Piercefield Oliver

16:10 04 Jun 19

Bhayani Law have looked after our HR needs for a number of years. The fact that they specialise solely in this area of law means we get an expert service which is bespoke, cost effective and very personable. The Watertight fixed cost plan is ideal for SME businesses like ours who don’t need to employ an inhouse HR advisor.

Trishul Bhayani

11:00 30 May 19

Fantastic service from Jay Bhayani and her team, it was quick, simple and professional. Thank you for your great support.

H

15:18 23 May 19

Fantastic service - professional, friendly and efficient. Highly recommended.

Open House Pictures

14:00 20 May 19

We recently filmed a few promotional videos for Bhayani HR & Employment Law and we thought they were a lovely team. We could clearly see exactly what their business was about and how much they care about their clients. This was obvious to us while we were filming.

Teresa Paterson

11:09 17 May 19

Quick, helpful and organised. Recommend if you require help on an employment issue.

Greg Walkow

05:24 23 Apr 19

Excellent service from Phoebe and whole team. They make me feel welcome and really wanted to help me with my issue. I can highly recommend them. Thank you Phoebe for your amazing service 👍

Paul Ridgway

10:52 26 Mar 19

Fiona Allott

10:25 15 Mar 19

I contacted Bhayani Law based on recommendation alongside looking at previous reviews and I wasn’t disappointed. Lindsey was very supportive, efficient and provided a very professional service. Her open and friendly approach really helped with the process during a stressful time and I felt that she had my best interests at heart. Communication was great and I felt informed every step of the way. Many thanks for your help, I would certainly recommend.

Helen Gray

18:52 04 Mar 19

I chose Bhayani Solicitors because of their good reviews and wasn't dissappointed. I received a personal and efficient service.

Keren Locke

10:19 25 Feb 19

I would highly recommend Jay - she dealt with my matter in an extremely calm and professional manner. She made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process, answering all my questions. She provided brilliant first class service.

Barry Garnham

14:56 18 Jan 19

I cannot express enough how impressed I am with the entire service offered by Phoebe and Jay amomg others. Understanding and sympathetic to my questuons and requirements. Constant communication regarding developments within my case. I never once felt nervous or apprehensive in contacting them, no question seemed to irrelevant or ridiculous. I for one have recommended their services to others and shall continue to do so.

Kevin Deal

14:03 11 Jan 19

Brayani HR & Employment Law worked efficiently and conscientiously through the details of an employment matter for me recently. I felt they really took matters seriously and ensured all details were correct. I suspect my case was at the simpler end of what this firm deal with; nonetheless I always felt I was getting a bespoke service.

Joseph Oldfield

23:16 10 Jan 19

Jay and her team offer a transparent, professional and very affable service. I would have no hesitation in referring family, colleagues and clients to Jay or her team.

Mike Read

09:48 02 Nov 18

Hi. I recently used Bhayani Law and specifically Jay on a personal employment issue. Jay and her staff were very efficient and dealt with matters professionally but with a friendly and empathetic style which is really appreciated in such circumstances. Would definitely recommend for similar services. Thanks. MR

Joshua D Smith

07:45 02 Sep 18

I found Bhayani HR & Employment Law provided an impeccable service. They were lovely and professional, completely there for me as the client. Also having the opportunity to work with Jay Bhayani directly, I honestly couldn't recommend the firm highly enough. Go no where else for your HR & Employment law needs. Just great.

Sharon Wilson

16:11 17 Aug 18

I had a difficult employment dispute which had to be dealt with quickly. I spoke with Lindsay and within 5 hours we had a result, her advice was very helpful and done in a friendly manner . Thank you for such a very fast and professional service. I will certainly recommend you to others

Anne Bagshaw

08:46 01 Aug 18

A great service , can’t recommend highly enough , ultimate professionals , thank you Jay and your team.

Jamie Bradshaw

15:49 10 Jul 18

I can't recommend Bhayani HR & Employment highly enough. Everything was explained clearly and thoroughly to me. Very helpful and diligent.

David Cooper

15:34 09 Jul 18

First class service from a professional yet friendly and approachable team.

Alex Meredith

10:38 06 Jul 18

Recommended to me and am very happy they were. Excellent service from all the team and my issue was successfully resolved 1st time and swiftly.

lisa allott

14:56 26 Jun 18

I Throughly recommend Bhayani Law! Rebecca was first class in providing us with effective and efficient advice on how to move forward with a work related issue. It was a very delicate time and we were welcomed and guided by Bhayani Law all the way through.I found Rebecca to be honest and straight forward helping us navigate through a complicated process I have also recommended this company to our family and friendsOne again, Thank you!

Jordi Catalán

14:08 25 Jun 18

I decided to work with Bhayani HR & Employment Law after reading their Google Reviews and now I see that all those five stars are more than justified. Jay has been fantastic and has provided me and my family with great advice, support and professional services. They have in me a loyal customer and I would recommend them to anyone in need of an employment solicitor.

Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh

14:20 11 Jun 18

Absolutely fantastic! I would recommend Jay and her team to anyone who requires a professional and efficient service along with a smile. So glad we chose them. I'm sure our experience would have been very different if we'd gone elsewhere. Cannot recommend highly enough.

JY Fu

21:59 10 Jun 18

I received a good service from Jay and the team - they were responsive and got back to me swiftly on matters whenever I emailed/called.

Claire Wright

16:21 07 Jun 18

I though Jay (solicitor) was brilliant, really helpful and explained things really well. She was also honest and realistic with me about my options and which one was my best. Thank you Jay

IZ Livingly Homes

12:28 12 Apr 18

Very professional and polite service. Took in our wishes and gave valuable advice, received timely response and was easy to do business with. Hope to use their service also in future.

Notes Maloney

16:59 21 Feb 18

Helpful and efficient advice in a friendly and approachable setting.

Rachael Black

09:06 25 Jan 18

Good service. My initial enquiry was responded to quickly and an appointment arranged. Everyone I interacted with (by phone, in person or email) was polite and professional. A great service with friendly, professional people

Janet Parkin

12:10 24 Nov 17

We use the "Watertight" package at Appletree Childcare. We have access to professionals for all our HR issues and their help in developing policies and procedures. This has been absolutely brilliant for us because it takes all the worry away when dealing with personnel problems and a quick piece of advice helps us to do things properly in the first place and prevents problems arising. When we ask for help we always get a quick response and the staff we deal with are friendly and understanding with even the most basic questions. When we have bigger issues they guide us through the process stage by stage.Having this assistance has been incredibly helpful for our business and for our employees. It has given us confidence when dealing with issues and taken away a lot of the worry that comes with dealing with HR when you are not an expert.

Debbie Darlow

09:05 11 Nov 17

Speedy assistance, friendly service and helpful advice.

Steve Turner

16:35 05 Oct 17

Adele Tazzyman

13:41 03 Oct 17

Lindsey and the team were extremely supportive and I felt they were 'in my corner' when dealing with my case. Lindsey kept me up to date and wrapped the whole process up in a timely manner. I would use Bhayani Law again and recommend them to my friends.

Richard Fearnside

11:19 30 Sep 17

Excellent team. Friendly, knowledgeable, professional and personal.

Becky Langstaff

12:36 12 Sep 17

Professional, honest and personal service. Jay's knowledge and experience gave me the confidence and support I needed to deal with a sensitive HR issue. Would recommend to anyone.

Rebecca Parker

11:31 29 Jul 17

Jay was fantastic! So supportive and caring and really switched on. She helped me through a challenging time and we got the result we wanted. I cannot recommend her enough.

Will Parsons

08:12 18 Jul 17

Stuart Aldred

08:23 21 Jun 17

Quick & satisfying response to an issue that arose, now fully completed and both parties happy

Simon Wootton

11:26 28 Mar 17

Having contacted Bhayani for HR advice recently, I can fully recommend them to others. Initial contact and engagement was excellent, they fully understood my situation and were able to give me expert advice and professional guidance over a period of months in order to achieve the very best outcome for my personal situation. I have been delighted with the service provided!

Helena Kiely-Savin

20:42 02 Feb 17

We have been working with Jay Bhayani for the last 2 years and thinking back I honestly don't know how we would have got through some of the employment challenges we have faced without her teams dedication and knowledge.They have always been on the other end of the phone and there has been no problem they haven't been able to advise us on and help us work through. They have given us the confidence to tackle challenging situations and also given us the knowledge to ensure our employees have a positive employment experience within our organisation. I can't thank them enough!

Josephine Smith Price

20:45 09 Oct 16

What a pleasure it was to visit the Paternoster office. How refreshing to find a welcoming, friendly team , the smiley photo on the website is so genuine and it really is the team. Lindsey and Amelia are so patient and understanding, they had no hesitation in explaining every detail to me that I found a little complex, converting legal terms in basic understanding. They treat you respectfully and professionally without making you feel hurried or silly by asking any questions. Thank you so very much.

stacie gibbard

10:10 26 Sep 16

Swift response from the team who were a pleasure to work with. Professional, friendly service with a true concern over what is right for you.

Katy Hinton

11:12 06 May 16

Great, quick responses from the team at Bhayani Law. Very professional, yet freindly and approachable. Highly recommended.

yushman1

11:57 27 Jan 16

Professional , attentive, flexible, available , responsive, always communities , informative, thank you for taking the stress out of a stressful situation, excellent job done.

Anna James

11:04 25 Aug 15

It's never nice to have to consult an HR & Employment lawyer on a personal basis, sadly though I had to earlier this year. Jay Bhayani came highly recommended and after googling her, I knew she was an expert in her field and the only person I needed to look to for help.Jay has a lovely way of dealing with clients- welcoming, understanding and then acting in a highly professional manner, yet making you feel valued. I knew she had my best interest at heart right from the first meeting and I really don't think I would have had the same level of service from other practices. Ideally located just off the M1 and with plenty of parking and supported by the equally lovely Amelia, I would highly recommend Bhayani HR & Employment Law.

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Google Rating

5.0

Bhayani HR & Employment Law

5.0

Piercefield Oliver

16:10 04 Jun 19

Bhayani Law have looked after our HR needs for a number of years. The fact that they specialise solely in this area of law means we get an expert service which is bespoke, cost effective and very personable. The Watertight fixed cost plan is ideal for SME businesses like ours who don’t need to employ an inhouse HR advisor.

Trishul Bhayani

11:00 30 May 19

Fantastic service from Jay Bhayani and her team, it was quick, simple and professional. Thank you for your great support.

H

15:18 23 May 19

Fantastic service - professional, friendly and efficient. Highly recommended.

Open House Pictures

14:00 20 May 19

We recently filmed a few promotional videos for Bhayani HR & Employment Law and we thought they were a lovely team. We could clearly see exactly what their business was about and how much they care about their clients. This was obvious to us while we were filming.

Teresa Paterson

11:09 17 May 19

Quick, helpful and organised. Recommend if you require help on an employment issue.

Greg Walkow

05:24 23 Apr 19

Excellent service from Phoebe and whole team. They make me feel welcome and really wanted to help me with my issue. I can highly recommend them. Thank you Phoebe for your amazing service 👍

Paul Ridgway

10:52 26 Mar 19

Fiona Allott

10:25 15 Mar 19

I contacted Bhayani Law based on recommendation alongside looking at previous reviews and I wasn’t disappointed. Lindsey was very supportive, efficient and provided a very professional service. Her open and friendly approach really helped with the process during a stressful time and I felt that she had my best interests at heart. Communication was great and I felt informed every step of the way. Many thanks for your help, I would certainly recommend.

Helen Gray

18:52 04 Mar 19

I chose Bhayani Solicitors because of their good reviews and wasn't dissappointed. I received a personal and efficient service.

Keren Locke

10:19 25 Feb 19

I would highly recommend Jay - she dealt with my matter in an extremely calm and professional manner. She made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process, answering all my questions. She provided brilliant first class service.

Barry Garnham

14:56 18 Jan 19

I cannot express enough how impressed I am with the entire service offered by Phoebe and Jay amomg others. Understanding and sympathetic to my questuons and requirements. Constant communication regarding developments within my case. I never once felt nervous or apprehensive in contacting them, no question seemed to irrelevant or ridiculous. I for one have recommended their services to others and shall continue to do so.

Kevin Deal

14:03 11 Jan 19

Brayani HR & Employment Law worked efficiently and conscientiously through the details of an employment matter for me recently. I felt they really took matters seriously and ensured all details were correct. I suspect my case was at the simpler end of what this firm deal with; nonetheless I always felt I was getting a bespoke service.

Joseph Oldfield

23:16 10 Jan 19

Jay and her team offer a transparent, professional and very affable service. I would have no hesitation in referring family, colleagues and clients to Jay or her team.

Mike Read

09:48 02 Nov 18

Hi. I recently used Bhayani Law and specifically Jay on a personal employment issue. Jay and her staff were very efficient and dealt with matters professionally but with a friendly and empathetic style which is really appreciated in such circumstances. Would definitely recommend for similar services. Thanks. MR

Joshua D Smith

07:45 02 Sep 18

I found Bhayani HR & Employment Law provided an impeccable service. They were lovely and professional, completely there for me as the client. Also having the opportunity to work with Jay Bhayani directly, I honestly couldn't recommend the firm highly enough. Go no where else for your HR & Employment law needs. Just great.

Sharon Wilson

16:11 17 Aug 18

I had a difficult employment dispute which had to be dealt with quickly. I spoke with Lindsay and within 5 hours we had a result, her advice was very helpful and done in a friendly manner . Thank you for such a very fast and professional service. I will certainly recommend you to others

Anne Bagshaw

08:46 01 Aug 18

A great service , can’t recommend highly enough , ultimate professionals , thank you Jay and your team.

Jamie Bradshaw

15:49 10 Jul 18

I can't recommend Bhayani HR & Employment highly enough. Everything was explained clearly and thoroughly to me. Very helpful and diligent.

David Cooper

15:34 09 Jul 18

First class service from a professional yet friendly and approachable team.

Alex Meredith

10:38 06 Jul 18

Recommended to me and am very happy they were. Excellent service from all the team and my issue was successfully resolved 1st time and swiftly.

lisa allott

14:56 26 Jun 18

I Throughly recommend Bhayani Law! Rebecca was first class in providing us with effective and efficient advice on how to move forward with a work related issue. It was a very delicate time and we were welcomed and guided by Bhayani Law all the way through.I found Rebecca to be honest and straight forward helping us navigate through a complicated process I have also recommended this company to our family and friendsOne again, Thank you!

Jordi Catalán

14:08 25 Jun 18

I decided to work with Bhayani HR & Employment Law after reading their Google Reviews and now I see that all those five stars are more than justified. Jay has been fantastic and has provided me and my family with great advice, support and professional services. They have in me a loyal customer and I would recommend them to anyone in need of an employment solicitor.

Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh

14:20 11 Jun 18

Absolutely fantastic! I would recommend Jay and her team to anyone who requires a professional and efficient service along with a smile. So glad we chose them. I'm sure our experience would have been very different if we'd gone elsewhere. Cannot recommend highly enough.

JY Fu

21:59 10 Jun 18

I received a good service from Jay and the team - they were responsive and got back to me swiftly on matters whenever I emailed/called.

Claire Wright

16:21 07 Jun 18

I though Jay (solicitor) was brilliant, really helpful and explained things really well. She was also honest and realistic with me about my options and which one was my best. Thank you Jay

IZ Livingly Homes

12:28 12 Apr 18

Very professional and polite service. Took in our wishes and gave valuable advice, received timely response and was easy to do business with. Hope to use their service also in future.

Notes Maloney

16:59 21 Feb 18

Helpful and efficient advice in a friendly and approachable setting.

Rachael Black

09:06 25 Jan 18

Good service. My initial enquiry was responded to quickly and an appointment arranged. Everyone I interacted with (by phone, in person or email) was polite and professional. A great service with friendly, professional people

Janet Parkin

12:10 24 Nov 17

We use the "Watertight" package at Appletree Childcare. We have access to professionals for all our HR issues and their help in developing policies and procedures. This has been absolutely brilliant for us because it takes all the worry away when dealing with personnel problems and a quick piece of advice helps us to do things properly in the first place and prevents problems arising. When we ask for help we always get a quick response and the staff we deal with are friendly and understanding with even the most basic questions. When we have bigger issues they guide us through the process stage by stage.Having this assistance has been incredibly helpful for our business and for our employees. It has given us confidence when dealing with issues and taken away a lot of the worry that comes with dealing with HR when you are not an expert.

Debbie Darlow

09:05 11 Nov 17

Speedy assistance, friendly service and helpful advice.

Steve Turner

16:35 05 Oct 17

Adele Tazzyman

13:41 03 Oct 17

Lindsey and the team were extremely supportive and I felt they were 'in my corner' when dealing with my case. Lindsey kept me up to date and wrapped the whole process up in a timely manner. I would use Bhayani Law again and recommend them to my friends.

Richard Fearnside

11:19 30 Sep 17

Excellent team. Friendly, knowledgeable, professional and personal.

Becky Langstaff

12:36 12 Sep 17

Professional, honest and personal service. Jay's knowledge and experience gave me the confidence and support I needed to deal with a sensitive HR issue. Would recommend to anyone.

Rebecca Parker

11:31 29 Jul 17

Jay was fantastic! So supportive and caring and really switched on. She helped me through a challenging time and we got the result we wanted. I cannot recommend her enough.

Will Parsons

08:12 18 Jul 17

Stuart Aldred

08:23 21 Jun 17

Quick & satisfying response to an issue that arose, now fully completed and both parties happy

Simon Wootton

11:26 28 Mar 17

Having contacted Bhayani for HR advice recently, I can fully recommend them to others. Initial contact and engagement was excellent, they fully understood my situation and were able to give me expert advice and professional guidance over a period of months in order to achieve the very best outcome for my personal situation. I have been delighted with the service provided!

Helena Kiely-Savin

20:42 02 Feb 17

We have been working with Jay Bhayani for the last 2 years and thinking back I honestly don't know how we would have got through some of the employment challenges we have faced without her teams dedication and knowledge.They have always been on the other end of the phone and there has been no problem they haven't been able to advise us on and help us work through. They have given us the confidence to tackle challenging situations and also given us the knowledge to ensure our employees have a positive employment experience within our organisation. I can't thank them enough!

Josephine Smith Price

20:45 09 Oct 16

What a pleasure it was to visit the Paternoster office. How refreshing to find a welcoming, friendly team , the smiley photo on the website is so genuine and it really is the team. Lindsey and Amelia are so patient and understanding, they had no hesitation in explaining every detail to me that I found a little complex, converting legal terms in basic understanding. They treat you respectfully and professionally without making you feel hurried or silly by asking any questions. Thank you so very much.

stacie gibbard

10:10 26 Sep 16

Swift response from the team who were a pleasure to work with. Professional, friendly service with a true concern over what is right for you.

Katy Hinton

11:12 06 May 16

Great, quick responses from the team at Bhayani Law. Very professional, yet freindly and approachable. Highly recommended.

yushman1

11:57 27 Jan 16

Professional , attentive, flexible, available , responsive, always communities , informative, thank you for taking the stress out of a stressful situation, excellent job done.

Anna James

11:04 25 Aug 15

It's never nice to have to consult an HR & Employment lawyer on a personal basis, sadly though I had to earlier this year. Jay Bhayani came highly recommended and after googling her, I knew she was an expert in her field and the only person I needed to look to for help.Jay has a lovely way of dealing with clients- welcoming, understanding and then acting in a highly professional manner, yet making you feel valued. I knew she had my best interest at heart right from the first meeting and I really don't think I would have had the same level of service from other practices. Ideally located just off the M1 and with plenty of parking and supported by the equally lovely Amelia, I would highly recommend Bhayani HR & Employment Law.