Edmund,an engineer,is working on a new design for some highly technical equipment which Techgo,Inc.hopes to market within the next five years.The employment agreement between Edmund and Techgo,Inc.states that Edmund will not go to work for another company in the same business for a period of two years after termination of his employment with Techgo,Inc.This agreement is void and unenforceable,because it would make it difficult for Edmund to find other employment.

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Non-compete agreements are enforceable as long as they are reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic area. A two-year restriction is not necessarily considered unreasonable. However, it ultimately depends on the specific circumstances and laws of the jurisdiction the agreement was made in.

Edmund,an Engineer,is Working on a New Design for Some Highly