Document background
The Cease And Desist Letter Former Employee is a critical legal instrument used in South African business practice when a former employee engages in activities that violate their post-employment obligations or threaten the company's legitimate interests. It is typically employed when there is evidence of unauthorized use of confidential information, breach of restraint of trade agreements, intellectual property violations, or inappropriate client solicitation. The document must comply with South African labour law, including the Labour Relations Act and relevant common law principles. It serves multiple purposes: formally documenting the company's awareness of violations, demanding immediate cessation of prohibited activities, and establishing a paper trail for potential litigation. The letter should be drafted with consideration of South African legal requirements regarding enforceability and reasonableness of demands.
