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Am I legally required to provide prior pay information to a potential employer? I don't think so but want to know for sure, and think this is probably the reason I get low-balled on each job offer. I would rather negotiate the pay-rate.

2007-03-23 06:36:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance Careers & Employment

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They use it as a tool to see if you're going to want more than they're willing to pay. If you're already making more than they want to offer, they'll not even call for an interview.

They also use it to see if you've been advancing, money-wise, along your career path.

I put it on but when they ask "what do you want/expect" I always write "will discuss".

2007-03-23 06:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I don't know if you are legally required too - but I am pretty sure it is rude not to let them know. Saying "confidential" about it would make me think you are hiding something or that you are kind of a jerk if I was reviewing your application. You could maybe just leave it blank.... and then only tell them if they ask you specifically during the interview. They can call your previous employers and verify you salary... I did ask my HR department about that at the last place I worked and that is what they told me. I live in Texas, I don't know if the laws are different from state-to-state about how much info an emplyer can cough up to someone checking references.

2007-03-23 13:43:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

You are not 'legally bound' to share your previous pay information; but putting 'Confidential' can send them a negative message. They can assume many reasons as to why you feel that previous pay information is not required for them to know. If anything I would suggest leaving it blank, if you feel uncomfortable telling them.

2007-03-23 13:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Tiff 3 · 1 0

You negotiate after the interview. Putting "confidential" instead of filling in the blank as requested likely guarantees you won't get an interview.

If they call your former employer this information may be verified.

2007-03-23 14:12:41 · answer #4 · answered by Venita Peyton 6 · 0 2

I agree with you (about the low-balling). If I encounter that question I write "will discuss".

2007-03-23 13:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by surffsav 5 · 0 0

if this question is asked to me,i just say will discuss upon hire.

2007-03-23 13:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by amiegrimes2004 1 · 0 0

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