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Non-compete agreements are executed in two typical situations – employment and the sale of a business. In New Jersey, courts are less motivated to enforce non-compete agreements incidental to one's employment than they are to enforce a non-compete agreement incidental to the sale of one's business.
Typically, the only way to fight a non-compete agreement is to go to court. If you are an employee (or former employee) who signed such an agreement, this means you must violate the agreement and wait to be sued. It may be that your former employer has never sued another employee to enforce the non-compete agreement.
If your non-compete agreement prevents you from pursuing the types of career opportunities that best fit your qualifications or interests, you may decide to challenge the agreement's validity on the following grounds: Employer fired you without cause. Employer breached terms of an employment contract first.
At least one New Jersey Court has suggested that a non-compete will be unenforceable if an employee loses their job as a result of the employer breaching an employment agreement or acts to the detriment of the public interest.
Legal Framework for Non-Compete Agreements in New Jersey Existing noncompetes for senior executives remain in force, but are non-enforceable for other workers as of September 4, 2024.
Do You Have a Non-Compete? If you are subject to a non-compete, you should consult with a lawyer about what effect it may have on your business plan. A non-compete or covenant not to compete is an agreement not to compete with your employer in a certain practice and geographical area.
For a non-compete agreement to be enforceable, New Jersey courts require that the non-compete agreement (1) protects the legitimate interests of the employer; (2) does not impose an undue hardship on the employee; and (3) is not injurious to the public.
If you violate the terms of a legally enforceable non-compete agreement, your employee may ask the courts for an injunction to stop improper competitive activity and pursue actions (such as a lawsuit) to recover financial damages.
Several factors can void or limit the enforceability of a non-compete agreement, including overly broad restrictions, unreasonable time frames or geographical limits, lack of consideration (such as compensation or job opportunities provided in exchange for the agreement), and violation of public policy.