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HR practices and competition law: data centers under scrutiny

On November 18, 2024, the European Commission conducted search and seizure operations at the premises of several companies active in the construction of data centers (see the Commission's press release). It suspects, in particular, collusion in the form of non-solicitation agreements.

Key points to remember

  • Companies in the tech and IT sectors are facing a new wave of compliance audits regarding their human resources practices.
  • Human resources managers must be trained on compliance issues, including competition law.
  • Data center operators need to review their recruitment policies, employment contracts, and the contractual clauses binding their partners.
  • Recruitment practices must be integrated into the due diligence of mergers and acquisitions transactions.

Read the full article at dcmag.fr.

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