CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
New Jersey Jurisdictional Version
KEY PROVISIONS
- Independent Contractor: Per New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law (N.J. Stat. Ann. Section 43:21-19); ABC test applies
- Late Payment: 6% default; up to 16% by contract
- Non-Compete: Generally enforceable if reasonable; requires legitimate business interest
- Non-Solicitation: Generally enforceable
- Trade Secrets: New Jersey Trade Secrets Act (N.J. Stat. Ann. Section 56:15-1 et seq.)
- Data Breach: N.J. Stat. Ann. Section 56:8-163 (without unreasonable delay)
- Workers' Comp: N.J. Stat. Ann. Section 34:15-1 et seq.
- E-Signatures: New Jersey UETA (N.J. Stat. Ann. Section 12A:12-1 et seq.)
- Forum: New Jersey (exclusive)
- Jury Waiver: Permitted
EXECUTION
☐ All placeholders completed ☐ SOW attached ☐ New Jersey-licensed counsel review