When Jeff accepted a job with Gast Electrics,he signed the following agreement,"Upon termination of my employment with Gast Electrics,I agree never to work for another employer as an electrician." If Jeff resigns from Gast Electrics,this agreement would be unenforceable as it is an illegal restraint of trade.

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The agreement is an illegal restraint of trade because it limits Jeff's ability to find work in his chosen field after leaving Gast Electrics. Such agreements are generally unenforceable except in limited circumstances, such as when they are necessary to protect a company's trade secrets or other confidential information.

When Jeff Accepted a Job with Gast Electrics,he Signed the Following