Cease and Desist Letter

The Cease and Desist Letter is a document that is used to address and stop unwelcome harassment actions in the workplace. It is a final warning to the recipient to immediately cease their unlawful actions of harassment. The letter begins by identifying the sender's personal information, including their last name, first name, and email address. It then addresses the recipient by name and provides their address.

 

The letter is dated with the current date and starts with a formal salutation, such as 'Dear Sir/Madam'. The sender clearly states the purpose of the letter, which is to address and stop the harassment that they have been experiencing. The sender lists the specific actions of harassment that have been directed towards them, emphasizing that these actions are unwelcome and violate their rights under the law.

 

The sender then explains the damages they have suffered as a result of the harassment. They mention that under the laws of the jurisdiction state, the recipient's actions have caused them to be frightened, intimidated, and emotionally distressed. The sender demands that the recipient immediately cease and desist from their harassment actions, which have become unbearable.

 

The letter warns the recipient that if they fail to cease the breach or violation, a lawsuit will be filed against them. The sender also states that if they are forced to commence a lawsuit, they will seek recovery of all legal fees and costs incurred as a result. The sender expresses their hope that legal action will not be necessary but asserts their preparedness to pursue whatever action is necessary.

 

The sender makes it clear that this is the final warning letter and that if the recipient does not confirm in writing by a specified date that they will cease the harassment, a lawsuit will be commenced immediately. The sender reserves their rights to take further legal actions and seek all available remedies if the harassment is not promptly ceased.

 

The letter concludes with a formal closing, such as 'Sincerely', followed by the sender's first name and last name. It also mentions a 'schedule - record of harassment' section, which includes the date, time, and description of each instance of harassment.

How to use this document?

1. Provide your personal information: Fill in your last name, first name, and email address in the designated fields.

2. Address the recipient: Enter the recipient's name and address in the appropriate sections.

3. State the purpose of the letter: Clearly state that this is a cease and desist letter addressing unwelcome harassment actions in the workplace.

4. List the specific actions of harassment: Detail the specific actions that have been directed towards you, making it clear that they are unwelcome and violate your rights under the law.

5. Explain the damages suffered: Describe the damages you have suffered as a result of the harassment, emphasizing the emotional distress caused.

6. Demand immediate cessation: Clearly demand that the recipient immediately cease and desist from their harassment actions, emphasizing that they have become unbearable.

7. Warn of legal action: Inform the recipient that if they fail to cease the breach or violation, a lawsuit will be filed against them, and legal fees and costs will be sought.

8. Set a deadline for response: Specify a date by which the recipient must confirm in writing that they will cease the harassment.

9. Assert further legal actions: Reserve your rights to take further legal actions and seek all available remedies if the harassment is not promptly ceased.

10. Close the letter: Use a formal closing, such as 'Sincerely', followed by your first name and last name.

11. Include a schedule of harassment: Create a section where you record the date, time, and description of each instance of harassment for future reference.