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Is a non compete not limited in geography enforceable?

I signed this contract in PA. For my former employer I can't work for a competitor anywhere in the world.

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Probably not, since PA is one of the many states that disfavors restrictions on an employee's freedom of employment. In 2002, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a covenant not to compete was not enforceable to protect financial interests alone. (Hess v. Gebhard & Co., 808 A.2d 912 (Pa. 2002), linked below. However, you should consult qualified counsel about your particular job, contract, and employer.

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