Noncompete Agreements in Atlantic County: Protecting Your Career Mobility
Noncompete agreements are common in many industries, but they can significantly limit your ability to change jobs, grow your career, or start your own business. If you’re in Atlantic County and have been asked to sign—or are currently bound by—a noncompete agreement, it’s critical to understand whether it’s enforceable and how it may affect your rights. Castronovo & McKinney, LLC can help you make sense of these contracts and protect your future.
What Is a Noncompete Agreement?
A noncompete agreement (NCA) is a contract in which an employee agrees not to work for a competing business or start a similar company for a specific period after leaving their current job. These agreements typically include restrictions based on:
- Time (e.g., one or two years after leaving the company)
- Geographic area (e.g., within 50 miles of your previous employer)
- Type of work or industry (e.g., sales in a specific sector)
While intended to protect legitimate business interests like trade secrets and client relationships, overly broad or unfair NCAs can be challenged in court.
Are Noncompete Agreements Enforceable in New Jersey?
Yes—but only if the agreement meets strict legal criteria. New Jersey courts will evaluate whether the noncompete is:
- Reasonable in scope, time, and geography
- Necessary to protect legitimate business interests
- Not overly burdensome to the employee or against the public interest
In many cases, overly restrictive noncompete clauses are deemed unenforceable. If you feel your agreement is preventing you from making a living, it may be time to seek legal advice.
When to Contact an Attorney
- You’ve been offered a job with a noncompete clause
- You’re leaving a job and unsure about your obligations
- You’ve received a cease-and-desist letter or are being threatened with legal action
- You want to negotiate or challenge the terms of an existing agreement
How Castronovo & McKinney Can Help
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is an experienced New Jersey employment law firm representing workers in Atlantic County. Their attorneys regularly review, negotiate, and challenge noncompete agreements on behalf of employees across all industries. They will analyze your contract, explain your options, and take swift legal action if your rights are being restricted unfairly.
Before you sign or comply with a noncompete, Atlantic County Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys can help protect your freedom to work where—and how—you choose.
Potential Outcomes in Noncompete Disputes
- Renegotiation or narrowing of terms
- Injunctions to prevent enforcement
- Defense against employer lawsuits
- Declaratory judgments invalidating overly broad NCAs
Contact Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Today
New Jersey Office:
71 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.920.7888
Fax: 973.920.7924
New York Office:
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1830
New York, NY 10170
Phone: 646.755.3781
Fax: 646.755.3781
Your career shouldn’t be held hostage by an unreasonable contract. Contact Castronovo & McKinney today for a confidential consultation and explore your options for moving forward with confidence.
