Illegal request
Why would a potential employer want to see a history of my previous pay stubs during a job interview process? Is that even legal method of verifying salary history?
They need to easily make sure your legal to work in the US
Wow that doesn't even make sense, Lol!! That has nothing to do with the job, you gotta be so carefull today! Thank you for sharing!!;))
They want to know your pay scale to see if they can afford you
Well, there is nothing 'illegal' about them asking to see pay stubs, or even tax returns. However, there's NO valid reason anyone should provide such information.
Companies have long wanted to know what potential candidates were paid in their previous jobs. That gives the employers an opportunity to gauge where their pay scale is in the specific industry.
Additionally, it puts the prospective at a distinct disadvantage, as the prospective employer is highly unlikely to offer much more than the applicant is currently making, typically <10%.
Of course, the applicant takes the 'risk' of not getting hired, but that risk exists, anyway.
HOW important is it to not reveal too much and 'force' the employer to mention a number (pay scale) first? Well, some may believe "very little", and that's fine. Personally know of at least one person that tripled (you read that correctly) from their previous position in one year, and doubled (you read that right, too) that increase a year later.
One must follow their instincts, of course. Just keep in mind that when the employer isn't 'forced' to make a competitive offer, the employee COULD be 'giving away' (not getting) thousands of dollars in 'extra' income and / or benefits & perks. Some times, it's better NOT to say too much, as a candidate.
To each their own. Best of luck on your endeavors, keep forging ahead!
All they should ever ask you, is for a salary range. That is it
Maybe it's their way of collecting b2b leads!
Rigged system that's the logical explanation for this sort of action.
I was asked a similar question and told them to pound sand up their as@. It's none of their business. Not worth working for a bullsh@t business like that. Keep looking and good luck.
Hi Wil, I've never been asked to provide this information, I do not like hearing that companies are now requesting this type of information, it is becoming more and more common. Someone told me that companies want to verify your salary so they can determine what salary range to offer you. It could also be to verify that you told the truth on the initial application, but this can all be verified during a background check so not sure why this information is even necessary to a potential employer.
Never heard of it. None of their business to begin with.