In an employment agreement with Carl, Arnold promises to work for Carl for the rest of his life. This promise must be in writing or in proper electronic form to be enforceable.

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Under the Statute of Frauds, a contract that cannot be performed within one year must be in writing to be enforceable. However, a contract for lifetime employment could theoretically be completed within one year if the employee dies or the business closes within the year, so it does not necessarily have to be in writing based on that rule alone.

In an Employment Agreement with Carl, Arnold Promises to Work