The European Commission recently published a new Competition Policy Brief that classifies certain agreements related to labor markets as serious antitrust infringements.
It is essential for companies with workforces in the European Union to educate their human resources and recruiting departments on what constitutes an antitrust infringement. Further, no-poach agreements used in connection with M&A due diligence and negotiations, cooperation agreements, or joint venture situations should also be reviewed in detail to ensure they do not go beyond what is permitted.
