Why would HR send me a letter?

Sometimes called “employment letters,” “employer letters,” or “personnel letters,” human resource (HR) letters are an important form of communication between an employer and employee or prospective employee. In addition, they serve as documentation about the communication. Notifying an employee of a promotion.

What to do when you get a cease and desist letter from a?

You have started a new job, or you are going into business for yourself. In the midst of this exciting time, you receive a certified letter from your former employer’s attorney demanding that you stop competing with your former employer, and threatening to sue you and your new employer or business.

What is the purpose of a cease and desist?

In practical terms, a cease and desist has no real legal weight. However, it fulfills an important function in the legal process. It establishes that you have told the offender about their violation. They now cannot claim they didn’t know they were in violation.

Can a lawyer draft a scary cease and desist letter?

It doesn’t take a lot of money, or sound legal claims, to have a lawyer draft a scary letter, so don’t conclude from the letter that your former employer can do something to keep you from pursuing your new business.

What should I do if my former employer is stalking me?

I suggest you retain the services of an attorney for two simple – hopefully inexpensive – tasks: (1) To send your former employer a “cease and desist” letter, and (2) To be available to you if the stalking continues. The attorney need not be experienced in employment law, although that might help.

Why did my employer send me a cease and desist letter?

Since you have already received a cease and desist letter, you know the employer has some concerns with your new business, but sending a cease and desist letter does not necessarily mean they are planning on engaging in scorched earth litigation. Employers have many reasons for sending a cease and desist letter:

What do you need to know about cease and desist?

This includes using your property, harassing you, or illegally using your trademarks. Usually, but not always, a cease and desist is the first formal step following an informal notification. Many people first informally ask the infringer to stop what they’re doing. If they don’t, a cease and desist is the next step.