NJ S4385

Prohibits employers from requiring, enforcing, or representing that workers are subject to non-compete clauses, with immediate effect for most workers and prospective effect for senior executives (those in policy-making positions earning at least $151,164 annually)

Requires employers to notify workers within 30 business days of the law's effective date that existing non-compete clauses are void and unenforceable

Allows existing non-compete clauses for senior executives to remain valid only if they meet specific requirements: limited to 12 months duration, geographically reasonable, necessary to protect trade secrets, and require the employer to pay 100% of the worker's salary during the restricted period

Declares no-poach agreements between employers that restrict hiring each other's workers to be void and contrary to public policy

Creates a private right of action allowing affected workers to sue within two years, with remedies including voiding agreements, lost compensation, attorneys' fees, and liquidated damages up to $10,000