Document background
The Cease And Desist Letter Non Compete is a critical legal instrument used in Canadian business contexts when a former employee is believed to be in violation of their non-compete obligations. This document is typically employed after discovering that a former employee has begun working for a competitor or started a competing business within the restricted time period and geographic area specified in their original non-compete agreement. The letter must carefully consider recent Canadian legal developments, including provincial variations in non-compete enforcement and the growing judicial tendency to scrutinize such restrictions. It should detail specific violations, provide evidence of breach, and outline clear demands for compliance. The document serves both as a formal warning and as potential evidence in subsequent legal proceedings if the matter escalates to litigation.
