Online course: Antitrust Law
Violations of antitrust law not only hinder free competition, but also damage your company. This training course informs your employees about key provisions of EU law (Art. 101 and 102 TFEU), the German ARC and the Austrian Cartel Act. Through interactive content, participants will learn how to recognize antitrust violations and react appropriately.
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Antitrust Law: Why is this course important?
The online course "Antitrust Law" is an indispensable tool for employees at all levels in modern companies. In an increasingly interconnected and globalized economy, understanding the fundamentals of antitrust law is crucial for business success and the legal integrity of a company.
What is Antitrust Law?
Antitrust law forms the foundation for fair and free competition. It regulates the behavior of companies in the market and prevents practices that harm competition. The course provides a basic understanding of this complex legal area and its importance in daily business.
Cartel Prohibition: What falls under the Cartel Prohibition?
Participants learn which behaviors and agreements between companies are considered antitrust violations. This is essential to avoid unintentional violations and to understand the limits of permissible cooperation.
Behavior Towards Competitors (Horizontal Restraints of Competition)
This section covers the rules for dealing with competitors. Employees learn what forms of cooperation or information exchange are allowed and which are considered anti-competitive.
Behavior Towards Customers and Suppliers (Vertical Restraints of Competition)
Vertical agreements between companies at different levels of the supply chain are also subject to antitrust regulations. The course explains the limits of permissible contract arrangements.
Forms of Prohibited Agreements
This section provides concrete examples of prohibited practices such as price-fixing, market sharing, or boycotts to raise awareness of critical situations.
Abuse of Market Power Prohibition
This module explains how companies with dominant market positions must not abuse their power to impair competition.
When is a Company Considered Dominant?
Participants learn the criteria used to assess a company’s market position. This is important for determining whether special conduct rules need to be observed.
What Special Rules Apply to Dominant Companies?
This section outlines the specific obligations and restrictions for companies with a dominant market position.
Peculiarities in Austrian and German Legislation
The course takes into account the national specifics in antitrust law, which is particularly important for companies operating in both countries.
Consequences of Violations
This section highlights the severe consequences of antitrust violations, underscoring the importance of complying with the regulations.
Consequences for Employees
The personal risks for employees, including criminal prosecution and career implications, are discussed here.
Consequences for Companies
Large fines, reputational damage, and civil liability are just some of the potential consequences for companies covered in this section.
Risk of Prosecution
Participants learn how antitrust authorities detect and prosecute violations, helping them better assess the risk.
Antitrust Investigations
This part of the course prepares employees for potential investigations and provides recommendations for action in case of an emergency.
Behavioral Tips
Finally, practical advice is given for daily work to minimize antitrust risks and respond appropriately when in doubt.
The online course "Antitrust Law" is thus an essential tool for risk minimization and compliance assurance. It empowers employees to recognize potential violations early and to act appropriately. This not only protects the company from legal and financial risks but also promotes a culture of integrity and fair competition. At a time when antitrust violations are increasingly punished with higher penalties and enforcement by authorities is intensifying, raising employee awareness of this issue is invaluable for any company.
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