Refer to the practice of companies agreeing not to recruit or hire each other’s employees.  No-poaching agreements may unfairly treat low-wage workers by keeping them locked in low-paying jobs without opportunities for advancement. These agreements are illegal under federal and state antitrust law. Employers that enter into these agreements may face civil and criminal penalties.

No-poach agreements also pertain to higher education institutions. They may face lawsuits for "no-poach" agreements that restrict faculty hiring across institutions.

See: Antitrust Lawsuits in Higher Education and Businesses | Learn & Work Ecosystem Library