2007-02-06 08:10:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I wouldn't release that information to them. For one reason, it's personal and none of their business. 2nd, if they are interested in hiring you, they know what they can "buy" you at. Don't ever give a prospective company your financial numbers. It has nothing to do with how good of a worker you are, your committment to the company, or any other job characteristics they should be looking for. They just want to know what the cheapest amount is they could possibly hire you at........with proof...other than taking your word for it. I'd be leary of the company now. Seems like they wouldn't even take your word for it if they asked you how much your previous employer paid you. It's none of their business.
2007-02-06 08:17:38 · answer #1 · answered by dylancv62 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Employers cannot ask for your W-2's from previous jobs. More than likely, they are attempting to find out how much you were making so they can either match it or offer you a little more. Do not give them your W-2's. It's against the law for potential employers to ask how much money you were making at previous jobs.
2007-02-06 08:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by Nisha 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask them, "Why?"
They are not needed for background checks nor for credit checks.
Sounds to me like they want to see what you were making as opposed to what you are asking now, and they'll tailor their offer based on past earnings plus inflation.
2007-02-06 08:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but if you do provide them, black out your Social Security Number first. Black out the SSN on front of your paper, then turn it over and black out the back at the same location.
2007-02-06 08:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YOu do if you want to work there. Ask them why, and refuse or not depending on what you feel is right.
It's certainly previous salary related. and it's your decision if you wish to share that info.
Black out the social; that's funny, as I'm sure they asked for it on your APPLICATION.
2007-02-06 08:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you don't. Your income from previous years and jobs is none of their business. That's against the privacy act and they should be reported.
2007-02-06 08:15:38 · answer #6 · answered by curiousnktown 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
depends on the job. If they need to check you out for security purposes, or something like that.
2007-02-06 08:23:02 · answer #7 · answered by troyboy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I can't think of a reason why they would need them. I have never heard of this.
2007-02-06 08:15:19 · answer #8 · answered by Dizney 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋