If I lie about my old salary to my new employer during the hiring process. Is there anywhy he can find out?

Question

If yes, what are the different ways they can find out.

Answer 1

You don't need to lie about your salary at your current/former employers because you are not obliged to reveal it to the potential employer.

One's salary at an employer is confidential between you and them. The current/former employer cannot reveal it to the potential employer without your consent. The potential employer may ask you what you are/were earning at your current/former employer but you are not obliged to tell them, professionally or legally. It is completely up to you if you want to reveal it.

I found in my 17 years of working as an engineer, less than 20% of potential employers ask about past salaries. I, personally, do not reveal it and instead state my salary expectations. Half of them accept that as a professional answer. The other half get annoyed. A few even get angry and demand I tell them. If it reaches that point, I then decide how badly I need the new job. If I feel it's important, I disclose, otherwise, I walk. It's unprofessional for a potential employer to demand you reveal what you earn at your current or former jobs. When a potential employer demands it, I take that as a sign they are not professional and are likely do not treat their employees with respect which is important to me.

-- Liam

Answer 2

No they can not find out becouse when your new employer contacts your old employer for a reference they by law are not allowed to say anything like that the only thing they are allowed to say is if you are rehireable.

Answer 3

When the potential employer checks your references

Answer 4

Yes. If it is an important position they will probably contact your old employer.