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Letter to New Employer of Former Employee_Non-Disclosure

This template is a formal letter to a new employer of a former employee, reminding them of the non-disclosure obligations the former employee has to your company. It is used when a former employee who had access to confidential information joins a new company, especially a competitor.

Updated 15d ago
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Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Date and Addressee

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{{new_employer_name}}

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Subject

**Subject: Notification Regarding Non-Disclosure Obligations of Former Employee, {{former_employee_name}}**

Introduction

Dear Sir/Madam,

This letter serves to inform you that {{former_employee_name}}, formerly employed by {{company_name}} as a {{former_employee_position}} from {{start_date}} to {{end_date}}, has, to our understanding, recently commenced employment with your esteemed organisation.

Non-Disclosure Agreement Details

During their tenure with {{company_name}}, {{former_employee_name}} was party to a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) dated {{nda_date}}, a copy of which can be provided upon legitimate request. This agreement stipulates strict obligations regarding the protection of proprietary and confidential information belonging to {{company_name}}. Such confidential information includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, client lists, business strategies, marketing plans, financial data, product development information, and operational procedures.

Obligations of Former Employee

The NDA expressly prohibits {{former_employee_name}} from disclosing, using, or allowing the use of any confidential information for any purpose other than for the benefit of {{company_name}}, both during and after their employment. Furthermore, {{former_employee_name}} is obliged to return all company property and confidential information upon termination of employment, and to refrain from soliciting {{company_name}}'s clients or employees for a stipulated period, as per the terms of their employment contract and NDA.

Request to New Employer

We kindly request that you take all necessary measures to ensure that {{former_employee_name}} fully complies with their ongoing non-disclosure obligations to {{company_name}}. We trust that your organisation respects intellectual property rights and cherishes fair competition, and will therefore ensure that no confidential information belonging to {{company_name}} is accessed, used, or disclosed by {{former_employee_name}} in their capacity as your employee, or by your organisation generally.

Conclusion

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. We believe in maintaining professional relationships and look forward to a mutual respect for business ethics.

Sincerely,

Signature Block

{{your_name}}

{{your_title}}

{{company_name}}

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