Employment Insights

Non-compete agreements in New York and New Jersey are enforceable today — but may not be for long. New York's Senate passed a bill in June 2025 that would ban most non-competes for employees earning under $500,000 per year, and the bill remains pending before the Assembly. New Jersey introduced an even broader bill that would void most existing agreements retroactively. This article explains the current law in both states, what the pending legislation would change, and what employers should do now.

Employers in NY and NJ face complex employment laws. This overview explains key rules on wages, discrimination, and termination—and how Good Pine helps businesses stay compliant while standing for fairness in the workplace.