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New Jersey has no non-compete statute, so whether non-compete agreements in New Jersey hold up is decided under the Solari and Whitmyer framework. This post breaks down the three-part enforceability test, what actually counts as a protectable business interest, why the FTC's federal ban is now formally dead, and what the pending bill in Trenton would change. Practical guidance from the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont for employers issuing covenants and employees deciding wheth

Non-compete agreements in New Jersey must meet strict enforceability standards. Learn how NJ courts evaluate these restrictive covenants, what employers need to draft properly, and what employees should know before signing. Contact Lamont Law for experienced non-compete guidance.

An employee’s restrictive covenant…will generally be found to be reasonable if it ‘simply protects the legitimate interest of the employer, imposes no undue hardship on the employee and is not injurious to the public.