New Jersey allows for restrictive covenants that protect the legitimate interests of an employer, such as its trade secrets, proprietary information, or customer relationships. However, a restrictive covenant’s restrictions must not impose an undue hardship on the employee or otherwise be injurious to the public (such as restricting the public’s ability to access professional advice from an employee, such as a doctor or an attorney). Thus, the restrictions must be reasonable in terms of duration, area, and scope of activity, depending on the particular circumstances of the employee and employer. Like all contracts, a restrictive covenant agreement must also be secured by consideration, which may include an offer of employment, a promise of continued employment, or better terms of employment.