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Clear allAre No-Poach and Wage-Fixing Agreements between Employers Illegal?
Yes. Agreements between competing employers not to hire each other's workers or to fix pay can be criminal Sherman Act violations, even if no worker is actually harmed.
Read moreWhat Are the Criminal Penalties for Violating the Sherman Act?
A Sherman Act violation is a felony with fines up to $100,000,000 for a corporation and $1,000,000 for others, plus up to 10 years in prison (15 U.S.C. 1).
Read moreAre Employees Protected from Retaliation for Reporting Antitrust Crimes?
Yes. The Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act bars retaliation against covered individuals who report criminal antitrust violations. Complaints go to the Secretary of Labor within 180 days.
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