Practice question
An employer argues that its covenant must be valid because the worker signed it, even though its substantive scope is challenged as an unreasonable restraint. Which is correct?
- Consent does not eliminate scrutiny for reasonableness and public policy
- A signature validates any restraint whatsoever
- Public policy applies only to unsigned agreements
- All signed contracts override labor and civil law
- Reasonableness may be considered only if the employer agrees
Legal references
- Tiu v.Platinum Plans, GR163512, February28,2007: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2007/feb2007/gr_163512_2007.html
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