Before granting an injunction enjoining a former employee from competing in a described territory, the courts insist that the employer demonstrate that the restriction is __________ to protect the employer's legitimate interest.

A) exculpatory
B) unconscionable
C) necessary
D) usurious

The correct answer is C) necessary. Courts require that the restriction, such as a non-compete clause, be necessary to protect the employer's legitimate interests, such as trade secrets or confidential information, to grant an injunction. This means the restriction must not be overly broad in terms of duration, geographic scope, and the type of work restricted, and must be justified by a legitimate business interest.