I Started A New Job 2 Weeks Ago And Got This Letter In The Mail From My Previous Employer

Location: Iowa

On June 21, 2017, at the time of hire with (company), you signed a Non-Compete Agreement. I have attached a copy of that agreement. Under the Agreement, you agreed to certain restrictions on competition, solicitation, and use of (company) confidential information.

If you in fact have started a new position as an Investigator at (new employer) you will most likely engage in activities that may appear to violate the non-compete obligations. (Company) demands that you refrain from any of the following:

• Contact with any current or past (company) customers.

• Direct or indirect efforts to solicit or divert (company) customers, clients, employees, vendors or other protected relationships.

• Engaging in any disparaging comments about (company) or its employees.

• Sharing any (company) proprietary information such as clients lists, client names, client contacts, or any other client information.

(Company) expects your full and ongoing compliance with the agreement. If you do not comply with the demands in this letter, (company) will consider all available options to protect our business interests. This may involve injunctive relief to prevent further breaches, pursuing claims for damages, recovering costs including attorney fees. Do you want to notify your current employer of your contractual obligations or would you like us to?

(Company) does not waive, and expressly reserves all rights and remedies available under the agreement, at law, and including the right to pursue further action without additional notice if a breach occurs.

Please send a written response to (company)acknowledging you understand your obligations.

I will admit, I forgot I signed a noncompete (I was 21, fresh out of college). My main concern is them reaching out to my new employer. Should I tell them about it? Or just move on and ignore the letter?