This month sees the return of our bi-monthly employment law alerts.

It's tough out there. Redundancies are at the forefront of many employers' minds. Unfortunately tribunal decisions reveal that redundancy policies might well break age discrimination laws.

The last few months have seen a number of developments in the pensions arena, so we have decided to outline some of the key changes in one document for your return from the summer break: Back to school!

Employment law keeps, mostly, within national borders: people do not. Human Resource managers and in-house lawyers need to be aware of developments not just in the UK but in every country in which their people operate.

Rules covering non-cash benefits will change this year for pregnant employees with a childbirth expectance week of 5 October 2008 or later.

The courts and tribunals have been busy as ever, delivering decisions in discrimination cases.

The Government's agreement with the TUC (Trade Union Congress) and the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) for UK agency workers to receive equal treatment after 12 weeks has made headlines. Read Wragge & Co's expert analysis of situation.