Lucy Cobb

Employment Law Specialist

About Lucy Cobb

Lucy is an Employment Law Specialist and has worked in a variety of HR roles over the years. She has a commercial and best practice understanding of what businesses need from their HR support and ensures you get the most out of your HR system. Lucy supports our Bright Advice Team who assist clients on everything from the day-to-day HR challenges to the more complex situations.

Published Articles

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Working with trade unions as an employer

Trade unions act as representatives of employees and are present across several industries in the UK. As an employer you may find yourself working alongside a trade union to ensure the wellbeing and fair working conditions of staff. In this guide we cover the ‘need to know’ information for employers when dealing with trade unions. The presence of...

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How timesheets can play a part in your performance reviews

Timesheets provide valuable insight into the day-to-day activities of your employees. If you manage a large team, particularly one which is spread across the office, at home or in other locations, timesheets can be priceless. Not only are they great for giving you information on the working time of your employees, but you can also gain data-driven...

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The Employment Rights Bill - everything employers need to know

The Employment Rights Bill is a new piece of UK legislation which aims to bring employment law in the UK in-line with the ambitions set out in Labour’s “Plan to Make Work Pay”. The Bill is set to be an important and incredibly impactful piece of legislation that will shake up many aspects of employment law. As of July 2025, the Labour government...

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Gather valuable insights from a timesheet report

A timesheet report plays as a vital part of your workplace time management and can provide even further insight into the working days of your employees, beyond just their start and finish times. With the data generated from a detailed timesheet report you can gain a whole host of insights, including: Employee working hours A simple one and...

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Types of timesheets

A business using timesheets to track employee working hours will often choose from daily, weekly or monthly formats. Keeping records of staff hours over a set period of time. Usually, the type of timesheet will be determined by the payroll processes of a business. i.e. how frequently staff are paid and when. In this guide we explore the three main...

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Are employees legally required to fill out a timesheet?

When it comes to managing employee time, timesheets are an asset and are ideal tools for both HR and payroll processes. Helping to track hours and keep records accurate. Many UK employers use timesheets for this reason, but are they actually required by law or just something employers choose to enforce? In this article we explore the legal...