New Jersey Non-Disclosure Agreement PDF
New Jersey at a glance: Trade Secret Law: New Jersey Trade Secrets Act, N.J. Stat. § 56:15-1 et seq. · Employee Protections: NDAs restricted in discrimination/harassment settlements · Enforceability: Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration
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Non-Disclosure Agreements in New Jersey
New Jersey enforces NDAs under general contract law and its own Trade Secrets Act. Confidentiality restrictions must be reasonable in scope and duration to be enforceable.
New Jersey restricts the use of NDAs in employment discrimination and harassment settlements under amendments to the Law Against Discrimination, similar to protections adopted in New York and California.
New Jersey Non-Disclosure Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | New Jersey Rule |
|---|---|
| Trade Secret Law | New Jersey Trade Secrets Act, N.J. Stat. § 56:15-1 et seq. |
| Employee Protections | NDAs restricted in discrimination/harassment settlements |
| Enforceability | Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration |
| Notarization | Not required |
| Typical Duration | 1–5 years; indefinite for trade secrets |
New Jersey Legal Requirements
- Restrictions must be reasonable in scope, time, and geographic area.
- Must protect a legitimate business interest such as trade secrets or confidential information.
- Cannot be used to conceal claims of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under the Law Against Discrimination.
- Cannot prevent disclosure of illegal conduct or activity protected under federal labor law.
New Jersey Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's New Jersey legal resources or your state legislature's official website.