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This note collates and condenses legislation, guidance, rulings and wider policy updates that illuminate how competition regulators worldwide address labour market competition concerns (ie wage‑fixing and no‑poach agreements, etc) and reveals their evolving stance in this area.

2026

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  • Portugal (Autoridade Da Concorrenca) The AdC imposes €4.5m in fines on two associations of temporary work agencies for agreeing not to poach staff, thereby curbing competition in the labour market — Press release published—13/03/2026
  • UK (Competition and Markets Authority) The CMA issues its response to the Department for Business and Trade’s working paper on potential reforms to non‑compete clauses in employment contracts — CMA response published—25/02/2026
  • Poland (Office of Competition and Consumer Protection) UOKiK confirms it has conducted inspections in the electronic equipment sector and suspects the firms involved may have, among other conduct, concluded no‑poaching arrangements — Press release published—03/02/2026
  • Consiliul Concurenţei (Romania) The RCC levies fines totalling LEI 163.71m on eight undertakings for no‑poaching pacts in the hiring market for specialised personnel linked to motor vehicle manufacturing activities — Press release published—12/01/2026

2025

Jurisdiction and body Details Developments

  • UK (Department for Business & Trade) The Government publishes a working paper inviting...
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