What employment law developments are expected in the UK in 2010?

Get a summary of the major changes that are in the pipeline from our updated factsheet. The new 'fit notes' and a review of the default retirement age are among the legal developments that are coming up this year.

You can get an essential case law and legislation update at one of our spring 2010 Law on Tour workshops. They'll focus on conduct, performance and attendance issues, and the procedures needed to deal with them.

Members can also keep up to date with employment legislation by using our dedicated web area. It includes weekly news and information on Acts, Regulations, European directives, codes of practice and key cases. View other benefits of CIPD membership.

Flexible working got the most votes in last week's poll which revealed 51% of you would expect employees to work from home if they're snowed in. Just 12% voted to give employees the time off and 37% would call for them to take unpaid or annual leave. Take part in this week's mini poll on talent planning and retention.

If you're looking to trim back in 2010, and I don't mean in the usual January detox sense, we've got top tips in today's issue to help you keep expenses under control.

Alison Gilbertson
Editor