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Contradiction of Contracts
I was made redundant / retired from my previous job just over 7 years ago and received an immediate pension.
My present employers have now sent a circular stating that anybody receiving a pension from another employer or receiving income fom a second job must advise the amount to the Human Resources Department.
Under the terms of the redundancy agreement from my previous employer I am not allowed to give details of my pension to anybody other to the Inland Revenue and my partner.
I advised my present employer to contact my previous employer and they have received a letter from my previous employer saying they are unable to provide this information.
I know there was a fraud investigation in my present department which may have prompted my present employers to want this information as myself and 2 other employees are receiving pensions from previous employers and our houses / cars etc could not be paid for from our present salaries.
I can not afford to go against the terms of my redundancy agreement as my previous employers will be paying most of my income for the rest of my life and I have only got 3 years maximum to work for my present employers.
Does anybody know if my present employers have any right to know my pension income from my previous employers.
Lynn
My present employers have now sent a circular stating that anybody receiving a pension from another employer or receiving income fom a second job must advise the amount to the Human Resources Department.
Under the terms of the redundancy agreement from my previous employer I am not allowed to give details of my pension to anybody other to the Inland Revenue and my partner.
I advised my present employer to contact my previous employer and they have received a letter from my previous employer saying they are unable to provide this information.
I know there was a fraud investigation in my present department which may have prompted my present employers to want this information as myself and 2 other employees are receiving pensions from previous employers and our houses / cars etc could not be paid for from our present salaries.
I can not afford to go against the terms of my redundancy agreement as my previous employers will be paying most of my income for the rest of my life and I have only got 3 years maximum to work for my present employers.
Does anybody know if my present employers have any right to know my pension income from my previous employers.
Lynn
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Lynn
From what you now say, I don't see how your employer could have any right to know the amount of your pension from the previous employer. They know you have one & they know why you cannot tell them the amount. That should be sufficient for them. If any fraud issues arise in future & they want more, then they will have to involve the police.
I hope they will accept that what you have told them is reasonable & all you are allowed to do in the circumstances. If not, then contact ACAS as already suggested.
From what you now say, I don't see how your employer could have any right to know the amount of your pension from the previous employer. They know you have one & they know why you cannot tell them the amount. That should be sufficient for them. If any fraud issues arise in future & they want more, then they will have to involve the police.
I hope they will accept that what you have told them is reasonable & all you are allowed to do in the circumstances. If not, then contact ACAS as already suggested.
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