South Jersey Employment Contract Lawyer
The employment contracts you enter into can have a serious impact on your professional and personal life. It is important to talk with an attorney before you sign any such document.
Sometimes, however, people do enter into these agreements without seeking legal advice. New Jersey is an "at will" employment state, which means that employees who refuse to sign certain agreements may not be hired or lose their jobs. When such employment contracts lead to legal conflict, a lawyer's guidance can help employees assert their rights and resolve matters successfully.
At the Law Offices of Daniel K. Newman, we represent employees throughout South Jersey in legal matters related to employment contracts. At our Voorhees law office, we take the legal challenges you face very seriously. We use our legal knowledge and experience to help you make smart decisions and pursue the best possible results.
Non-Competition Agreements
Non-competition agreements (often called non-compete agreements) are legal contracts that limit a present or former employee’s ability to engage in business activities that compete with an employer. This may include many different situations:
- Working for a competitor;
- Using or disclosing confidential information like trade secrets;
- Soliciting customers away from a former employer; and
- Recruiting a former employer’s workers.
Under New Jersey law, non-competition agreements must be "reasonable" in scope. Courts usually consider non-competition agreements reasonable if they protect the legitimate interests of your employer. Courts look at things like the duration and geographic area affected by the agreement.
To talk with attorney Daniel K. Newman about a non-competition agreement or other employment agreement, schedule a free initial consultation at our South Jersey law office. We are available by calling (856) 309-9007, (877) 309-9007 or by completing our online form.
