Burger King Tells 11th Circuit Franchisees’ Alleged No-Hire Conspiracy Not Possible

Mealey's (February 1, 2021, 11:29 AM EST) -- ATLANTA — Burger King’s corporate entities filed an appellee brief on Jan. 27, arguing to the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals that a lower court correctly held that the fast food giant and its franchisees were incapable of conspiring to ensure that the franchisees did not recruit or hire each other’s employees.  In their proposed class action, three employees say the alleged no-hire agreement led to depressed wages....