Harold works as head chef at the Italian Olive Restaurant in Macon,Georgia.When the management of the restaurant changed,Harold was asked to sign a non-compete agreement to keep his job.The non-compete agreement required Harold not to work as a chef for any other restaurant or open his own restaurant in the United States for the next 15 years if he decided to quit his job at the Italian Olive.A court would likely determine that this non-compete agreement:

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A court would likely determine that the non-compete agreement violates common law. The common law generally prohibits the restriction if it is more broad than necessary to protect the employer's legitimate interests or if the employer's need is outweighed by the hardship to the employee and likely injury to the public.

Harold Works as Head Chef at the Italian Olive Restaurant