Background: Worked for Company X for 7 years. Each year I've earned high performance grades. No issues with HR or managment during my tenure.
Recently moved to Company Y which is a direct competitor.

Now, my former employer is sending me letters and insuating that I've shared or planning to share sensitive information to Company Y, which I have and will not.

Question: How do I put a stop to the letters and communications? Do I have to respond to their letters?

Thank you in advance for your help.

My recommendation is to have an attorney send a "cease and desist" letter. Or, just ignore it, unless they are taking legal action.

Thank you for your reply.

I've also heard from my former colleagues that their managers are communicating to them that I'm being sued (I have yet to be served with any legal papers) and that I had a conversation during an exit interview with Company X's attorney that never happened.

It's my opinion that they are trying to intimidate the others so that no one else leaves the company. i.e. You better not leave the company because if you do, "this" could happen to you.

Is this grounds for a defamation suit?

Have you suffered any damages? I'd just wait and see if, in fact, you are served with a civil suit. You'll have time to see an attorney at that point. It may just be all bluster. :rolleyes: