Sofia Signs a Covenant Not to Compete with Her Employer

question 20

Multiple Choice

Sofia signs a covenant not to compete with her employer, Topmost Sales Corporation. A court decides that the covenant is overly restrictive. The court will likely​

• A)enforce it as written so as not to undercut the freedom of contract.
• B)enforce it but evaluate its effects over time.
• C)reform its terms to prevent any undue burden.
• D)refuse to enforce it unless Topmost pays additional consideration.

Understand the documentation and requirements for proving employee eligibility and tax withholdings in the United States.

Acknowledge the economic impacts of IP theft on a national and global scale.

Learn the registration process and legal structures for protecting intellectual property and business operations.

Understand the implications of misclassifying employees as contractors and the legal structures determining workers' rights and benefits.

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