Rami Essaid worked for a large computer security firm.As part of his employment agreement,he had been told about and initialed on his contract a noncompete clause that prevented him from starting his own firm or working for a competitor in the area of computer security for six months following his termination of employment,for whatever reason.Rami quit his job and started his own firm that specializes in protecting websites from automated computer programs,the same type of work that he was doing for his former employer.His former employer has brought suit to stop Rami from operating his company for six months.Which of the following statements is correct?

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Rami had initialed and agreed to the noncompete clause as part of his employment agreement. The clause is also reasonable in its scope and time period of six months. Therefore, the noncompete clause is enforceable and Rami's former employer has the right to bring suit to stop him from operating his own firm for six months. Option A and B are incorrect because the noncompete clause is not overly restrictive or inhibitive of Rami's ability to earn a living. Option C is also incorrect because noncompete clauses are generally enforceable if they are reasonable in scope, duration, and necessary to protect the employer's legitimate business interests.

Rami Essaid Worked for a Large Computer Security Firm