ITV, meanwhile, admitted it had been served with a notice, standing shoulder to shoulder with its fellow accused. “ITV is committed to complying with competition law and to cooperating with the CMA’s inquiries,” the network affirmed, its words punctuated with a sense of honor and duty.
CMA Collusion Probe : The Veiled Breaches
The essence of the suspected transgressions remains veiled, as the watchdog maintains a shroud of ambiguity. What lurks in the shadows? The CMA’s enigmatic investigation seems to revolve around the ominous concept of anticompetitive agreements among these media giants.
This clandestine agreement might encompass the dark arts of manipulating staff salaries or freelancer fees, partitioning access to this pool of indispensable workers, or restricting their freedom to seek new employment. The plot thickens as the CMA delves further into this murky world.
A Tale of Consequences
As the narrative unfolds, this captivating saga has a stern reminder for all who dare to venture into the shadowy world of anticompetitive employment practices. The CMA sounded its warning to employers back in February, declaring that “no excuse” exists for wage-fixing and no-poach agreements.
