Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey

Are non-compete's binding?

I signed a non-compete when i was hired. I am now offered a job with a client of ours. If i take the job, can my company come after me with a lawsuit?


Asked on 12/28/02, 12:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ralph Soukis Attorney at Law

Re: Are non-compete's binding?

The short answer is, you are bound by the terms of the contract, which I would have to see in order to make a professional judgment. Notwithstanding that pertinent observation, if the client you would be working for is not a competitor of your current employer, it does not sound likely that by jumping ship you would be in violation of the clause in question.

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Answered on 12/30/02, 12:44 pm


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