( March 30, 2026, 19:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Portugal's competition court has upheld a €3.09 million fine against Inetum for engaging in illegal “no-poach” agreements, marking the first judicial confirmation in Portugal of anticompetitive practices in labor markets. Judges found the conduct very serious because it restricted worker mobility, reduced competition for talent, and negatively affected innovation, service quality, and wages in a key sector. The agreements, which lasted from 2014 to 2021, limited employees’ job opportunities and bargaining power.The statement follows:...
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