How do I get bank to confirm that I worked for them for 12 years prior to 1996?

Question

I worked for the Bank of Scotland (HBOS)for 12 years from 1984-1996. I now have a new employer who will increase my salary because of my past working experience. When I contacted the Bank they said that they do now keep records prior to 1996. How can I get them to acknowledge my 12 years service?

Answer 1

write to your employer at the time and explain what you need surely if you worked there for twelve years they should be able to take the time to write you a letter,otherwise didnt you have a co worker who would confirm you worked with them for this amount of time hope you find a way,maybe the tax office can provide you with some evedence. hope you find it good luck...

Answer 2

Unfortunately there is no requirement for the bank to keep records of employees for that long. If they keep records for ten years, then they are doing well.
I do not understand why your current employer is prepared to give you a pay rise on an employment history that is ten years old! Do you think that they may know that the Bank of Scotland wouldn't keep the records for that long and knew that you wouldn't be able to get that information?
Your current employer should judge you on your current skills - not on proof of past working experience!

Answer 3

I guess there should be someone who still works there who knows him so get him to do the talking for you.f its an official work then you were paying taxes which will indicate where you were working just see if you could ask for tax returns for that long period then you will be through.
In any case if none can work out then let your work output indicate that you've worked for that long and the pay rise will come

Answer 4

I agree with the earlier comments about the tax office as they are likely to keep records the longest

Answer 5

i liked the answer about see if former work colleagues can help out I'm also wondering if the tax office can help as it would have your employers records of the employer maybe you have old p45.

Answer 6

if the bank wont confirm it check with the tax office - they will have records of who paid you for that period

Answer 7

See if anyone still works that you knew, and get an affidavid from them. After that, I don't think you have much recourse.

Answer 8

If you were in their pension fund you could get the trustees or administrators to confirm it.

Answer 9

go in with a gun and ask them again