Contradiction of Contracts

[Lynnspar]

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

[woofgang]

Ps of course the police can easily check with hmit if they think there is fraud going on and this will clearvyou instantly

[themas]

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.