Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey

A non-competition term in an employment contract is enforceable if the restrictions are reasonable. What that means depends on the circumstance and the particular contract.

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Thank you for your LawGuru question. As noted in the earlier answer, non-compete agreements are enforceable if they are, "in the eyes of the law," reasonable. There is an article I authored about this topic on my website. Please fee free to visit my website and contact me ASAP so that we may explore your options and protect your legal rights. 973-921-0600.

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