Turkey launches probe into 32 companies over labour market competition

Migros Ticaret AS

20/04/2021 13:47

ISTANBUL, April 20 (Reuters) - Turkey's competition
authority said on Tuesday it had launched an investigation into
32 companies over "gentlemen's agreements" between them that
limited compensation and new job opportunities for employees.
    In a statement, it said the direct or indirect agreements
that prevent employees from moving between companies could
deprive the workers of higher wages and better working
conditions.
    It added that such practices would damage the competitive
structure of the labour market and could cause the workforce to
seek employment in other markets or abroad.
    The Competition Board said a preliminary analysis found
"serious and sufficient" evidence to launch investigations into
companies including online food delivery firm Yemeksepeti,
grocery store Migros  MGROS.IS  and mobile-game maker Peak.
    E-commerce firm Trendyol and online classified ads company
Sahibinden, as well as food services company TAB Gida, were also
among the companies being investigated, it said.

 (Writing by Ezgi Erkoyun
Editing by Daren Butler and Paul Simao)
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