Timothy is a construction worker in one of the leading firms of a city. His employment contract includes a clause which says he cannot work as a construction worker within the city for fifteen years once he leaves the company. This clause is:
A) illegal as it is injurious to public service.
B) only illegal if it violates state or federal antitrust laws.
C) illegal as a contract in restraint of trade.
D) legal because the employer can add any constraint to the agreement.

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If the restriction covers a reasonable geographic area and a reasonable time period, it will probably be upheld. Restricting employment in the field for fifteen years is an unreasonable period of time and is therefore illegal.

Timothy Is a Construction Worker in One of the Leading