Xuechen graduated from culinary school at the top of her class, and signed an employment contract to work as a chef for one of C

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Xuechen graduated from culinary school at the top of her class, and signed an employment contract to work as a chef for one of C

hicago's best restaurants for a period of three years. Additionally, Xuechen signed a non-competition agreement that stated she agreed not work as a chef for any other restaurant in the Chicago city area for a period of five years. Shortly after she began working, Xuechen left her employer to work as a manager at another Chicago restaurant. Has Xuechen breached either of the contracts she signed?a. Yes, the employment contract has been breached, but the non-competition agreement has not been breached.b. No, the employment contract has not been breached, but the non-competition agreement has been breached.c. Yes, both contracts have been breached.

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Savatey [412] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-12T20:34:33+03:00

Answer:

a. Yes, the employment contract has been breached, but the non-competition agreement has not been breached.

Explanation:

Xeuchen breached the contract of employment of three years but did not breached the contract of non-competition, as the non-competition contract was only enforceable in the case Xeuchen remain in the employment of the restaurant.

antiseptic1488 [7] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-12T19:30:14+03:00

Answer:

A) Yes, the employment contract has been breached, but the non-competition agreement has not been breached.

Explanation:

Xuechen signed a three year employment contract which she breached after a short time by quitting her job. The non competition agreement that she signed required her not to work as a chef for another restaurant, but since she is working as a manager, then she didn't breach that contract.