Agreeing not to hire from a competitor, or aligning your hiring terms with theirs? A now clearly identified risk of strict competition enforcement for companies competing for talent.
[Flash] Sanctions for no-poach practices: the start of a strong trend? At the very least, a legitimate source of concern for large groups, mid-caps and innovative SMEs…
Decision No. 25-D-03 of 11 June 2025.
The Authority has just imposed a significant fine (€29.5 million) on Alten SA, Bertrandt SAS and Expleo France (Ausy, now Randstad Digital, received full immunity as leniency applicant) for taking part in general no-poach agreements affecting engineering, technology consulting and IT services; the investigation found that these companies had entered into “gentlemen’s agreements” not to solicit or hire each other’s staff.
A case to follow, which Rive Gauche Avocats will certainly do!
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