Curbing anti-competitive conduct in UK labour markets: recent CMA enforcement in creative and service industries

Curbing anti-competitive conduct in UK labour markets: recent CMA enforcement in creative and service industries

Author: Crefovi July 8, 2025 Duration: 9:29
Crefovi’s live webinar began on Friday 20 June 2025 at 17:00 London time (UK), and will explore how the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is cracking down on anti-competitive conduct in labour markets, particularly in the creative and services sectors. Have you secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on the CMA’s enforcement actions against wage-fixing, no-poach agreements, and informal collusion in the UK labour market? Join Annabelle Gauberti on Friday 20 June 2025, at 17:00 (UK time) as she presents the legal framework governing competition law in labour markets, reviews the CMA’s recent decisions and ongoing investigations, and shares actionable compliance strategies for UK employers—especially those in media, fashion, design, advertising, and tech. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: 1. Key CMA decisions and investigations: what’s happened so far? 2. Labour market collusion in the creative industries: why it’s under scrutiny 3. The legal risks of no-poach and wage-fixing agreements 4. How to build a compliant hiring and compensation strategy in your business Check the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/curbing-anti-competitive-conduct-in-uk-labour-markets/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/pratiques-anticoncurrentielles-sur-le-marche-du-travail-au-royaume-uni/

Annabelle Gauberti hosts Lawfully Creative, a series of conversations that sit at the vibrant and often complex intersection where art and culture meet the legal frameworks that seek to govern them. This isn't a dry lecture on statutes and contracts; instead, each episode delves into the personal journeys of artists, performers, and policy makers, uncovering the inspirations and difficult decisions that truly define their careers. You'll hear candid stories and honest reflections that typically remain behind the scenes, offering a genuine look at the challenges and triumphs within creative industries. The dialogue goes beyond abstract ideas to tackle the real-world implications of law on cultural expression. Produced by Crefovi, this podcast also integrates the firm's sharp, daily analysis, providing listeners with timely and relevant context that grounds the broader discussions. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of how legal boundaries and creative freedoms constantly negotiate with one another, shaping the work that reaches the public eye. Each episode promises a nuanced perspective, perfect for anyone curious about the unseen structures supporting the art world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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