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Courts generally find non-compete agreements unreasonable if they are overly broad in duration (five years) or geography. Courts favor reasonable, narrowly tailored agreements protecting legitimate business interests.

Official Extract:

"Non-compete agreements must be reasonable in scope, duration, and geography; overly restrictive agreements are often deemed unenforceable."

(Source: HRCI PHR Content Outline 2024–2025, Employee and Labor Relations Section, Employment Agreements)