Exploring the Legality of EU Non-Poaching Agreements Between Companies: An Analysis of National Law Review

The European Union (EU) has long been a leader in the development and enforcement of competition law. As part of this effort, the EU has sought to protect competition between companies by prohibiting certain types of agreements between them, such as non-poaching agreements. These agreements, which are commonly used in the recruitment and hiring process, can have a significant impact on competition in the labor market. As such, the legality of these agreements has been the subject of much debate. This article will explore the legality of EU non-poaching agreements between companies by analyzing the relevant national law review.

At the heart of the debate over the legality of EU non-poaching agreements is the concept of “restrictive agreements.” According to EU competition law, restrictive agreements are those that limit or distort competition within the EU’s internal market. These agreements can take many forms, including price-fixing, market sharing, and non-poaching agreements. Non-poaching agreements are particularly problematic because they can reduce competition for employees by preventing companies from recruiting from one another.

In order to determine the legality of EU non-poaching agreements, it is necessary to examine the relevant national law review. In this regard, several countries have addressed the issue in their own legal systems. For example, in Germany, non-poaching agreements are prohibited under section 1 of the German Competition Act, which states that “agreements between undertakings which have as their object or effect the prevention, restriction or distortion of competition within the internal market are prohibited.” Similarly, in France, non-poaching agreements are prohibited under article L. 442-6 of the French Commercial Code, which states that “agreements between undertakings which have as their object or effect the prevention, restriction or distortion of competition within the internal market are prohibited.”

In addition to these national laws, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has also weighed in on the issue. In its landmark decision in Case C-236/09, the ECJ held that non-poaching agreements between companies are prohibited under EU competition law. The court noted that such agreements can reduce competition for employees and limit their ability to move freely between companies. As such, they are considered to be restrictive agreements and are prohibited under EU law.

Overall, it is clear that EU non-poaching agreements between companies are illegal under both national and EU law. Such agreements can have a significant impact on competition in the labor market and should be avoided. Companies should be aware of these laws and take steps to ensure that they do not enter into any agreements that could be considered restrictive. By doing so, they can help to ensure that competition in the labor market remains fair and open.

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