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Competition Bureau public input overview:
- Who: The Competition Bureau asked for comments from the general public in response to new guidelines it added to the Competition Act revolving around wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements.
- Why: The government agency added guidance that prohibits wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements, while making them both illegal and subject to criminal penalties.
- Where: Citizens nationwide can comment on the new guidelines.
The Competition Bureau asked for comments from the general public on new guidelines it unveiled to address wage-fixing and no poaching agreements as part of recent amendments to the Competition Act.
The Government of Canada made additions to the act to protect competition in labour markets, while the Bureau’s new guidelines will go into effect beginning June 23, according to a government news release.
The new additions to the Competition Act will supplement the bureau’s standing
Competitor Collaboration Guidelines and make wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements illegal and subject to criminal penalties.
“Much like other agreements between competitors, price fixing, wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements undermine competition,” the Competition Bureau states.
The bureau says that being able to maintain and encourage competition among different employers will ultimately lead to higher wages and salaries in addition to improved benefits and employment opportunities.
New Competition Bureau guidance also advises employers on information sharing
The new guidelines added by the Competition Bureau prohibit wage-fixing agreements and no-poaching agreements, while also touching on employment relationships and information sharing, among other things.
“Employers should take care when sharing information with each other in the course of collaborative activities, such as the benchmarking of employment terms, to ensure that the conduct does not raise concerns,” the government says.
Individuals who want to submit a comment on the new guidelines can do so online. The bureau will publish submitted comments on its website unless the comment provider specifically requests they be kept confidential.
In related news, a consumer filed a class action lawsuit against Tim Hortons in 2019, claiming the company trapped Canadian employees of its doughnut and coffee shop chain with anti-competitive agreements.
The consumer behind the complaint argued Tim Hortons’ workers were forced to endure lower wages due to anti-competitive clauses allegedly included in their employment agreements.
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