QUESTION
What do I do after I have received a cease and desist letter from my former employer after being fired 2 weeks ago?
Asked on Mar 25th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - California
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It says cannot work for any other company or talk about company business with anyone due to a contract I signed. I am self-employed at this position and am not sure what to do next.
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Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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You take the agreement to a local employment law attorney and have him or her explain what you can do. It may be the agreement is unenforceable or it may mean that you have to do business in another area for a while.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 7:02 PM
You should go see an attorney that handles these type of cases. A cease and desist letter is issued by the employer, not by a court. You need advice on whether you must follow this or if you may proceed inconsistent with your former employer's instructions to you.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 6:50 PM
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There are insufficient facts presented to allow the formation of an opinion. If you have signed a noncompete and confidentiality agreement then you are most probably bound by it. This would be true whether you work for yourself or another.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 5:40 AM
Contact an attorney.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 5:39 AM