Webinar: Understanding No-Poach Agreements: Key Competition Insights

Recruitment Practices Under the Spotlight of Competition Authorities across the globe: What Recent EU, French and UK Perspectives Mean for HR and Legal Teams

U.S. antitrust authorities have scrutinised recruitment practices since 2016, warning that non-poaching and wage-fixing agreements may breach competition law. Recent US cases, such as Surgical Care Affiliates LLC and DaVita Inc., highlight how these practices have the potential to restrict mobility, reduce opportunities, and suppress wages.

This focus has now reached Europe. On 2 June 2025, the European Commission penalised a non-poaching agreement in the Delivery Hero SE/Glovoapp23 SA case. Shortly after, the French Competition Authority (FCA) issued a landmark decision independently sanctioning non-poaching agreements, equating them to anti-competitive supply allocation.

In the UK, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is also monitoring international trends and has published research and guidance on competition in labour markets. Several EU Member States are also investigating labour market practices, signalling heightened scrutiny across Europe. Businesses should prepare for potential enforcement actions at both national and EU levels.

Join our webinar, where our experts will unpack these developments, explore their implications across jurisdictions, and provide practical guidance to ensure compliance while safeguarding your talent strategies. Whether you're in HR or Legal, this session will equip you with the tools to navigate this complex and dynamic area of law. Don't miss this opportunity to understand why employment markets are no longer beyond the reach of competition law, and how the evolving approaches in the EU, UK and beyond could impact your business!