We recently recorded a lively discussion with several of our Baker McKenzie colleagues to discuss the major developments impacting multinational employers operating in Europe. For your convenience, click here for a link to the recording.
To preview some of the key changes our team highlighted, read on!
The socio-political climate across Europe is contributing to
The European Commission has issued its first fine in a no-poach case in the labor market, and its first sanction of the anti-competitive use of a minority share in a competing business. With the fine of EUR 329 million, the Commission joins the ranks of a number of high-profile antitrust enforcers worldwide that have targeted
The implementation of EU Pay Transparency Directive will come into effect in 2026, requiring companies to identify “equal” or “equivalent” positions and ensure they are compensated equally, regardless of gender. This assessment can be particularly challenging for companies with a large workforce in different jurisdictions.
To support in this effort we have developed a specialized
Enforcement against restrictive labor market agreements has become a priority for many competition authorities worldwide.
As a result, certain HR practices are in the spotlight of antitrust enforcers and companies and staff who agree not to poach employees from others, or who agree to fix wages, are in clear and present danger of serious financial
