Non Compete Agreement Validity

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Non-compete agreements in new jersey must protect legitimate business interests, be reasonable in duration, geographic area, and scope, and not impose undue hardship on the employee. Consult a local attorney for specific guidance.

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I worked for a company in New Jersey only for 5 months but my employer contract had a one year non compete. Is it valid
Non-compete agreements in New Jersey are subject to certain conditions to be considered valid. Generally, they must:
- Protect legitimate business interests.
- Be reasonable in duration, geographic area, and scope of activity.
- Not impose undue hardship on the employee.
Consider consulting a local attorney for specific guidance.