Join the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in partnership with the CIPD Northern Ireland Reward Network for an important session on how to remain compliant with competition law in recruitment and employment practices.
đź“… Wednesday 22 October 2025
🕙 10:00–11:30am (networking until noon)
đź“Ť Ewart Building, hosted by MCS Group
👉 Register on Eventbrite – Competing for Talent: Keep yourself on the right side of the law
Why Attend
HR professionals, recruiters, and employers regularly connect through professional networks and industry forums — and most of these interactions are entirely legitimate. However, when organisations collude rather than compete (for example, by agreeing not to poach staff, fixing wages, or coordinating on working conditions), it can lead to reduced pay, restricted career mobility, and fewer opportunities for growth.
The consequences can be serious. In a recent case, businesses were fined ÂŁ4.2 million following an investigation into freelancer pay.
What You’ll Learn
We’re delighted to welcome Lucilia Falsarella Pereira, Senior Director of Antitrust and Cartels at the CMA, who will share key insights from the CMA’s Competing for Talent guide and answer your questions.
This session will help you to:
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Understand how competition law applies to recruitment, wage setting, and hiring practices
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Spot and avoid anti-competitive behaviours such as no-poaching, wage-fixing, and the exchange of sensitive information
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Recognise where collective bargaining fits within legal boundaries
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Learn best practices for internal policy, compliance, and training to reduce legal risk
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Know what to do if a candidate discloses experience of wage fixing or other anti-competitive activity
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Discover how to report suspected anti-competitive behaviour to the CMA
Who Should Attend
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HR and Talent Acquisition Professionals
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Legal and Compliance Teams
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Business Leaders and People Managers
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Recruitment Consultants and Agencies