Legal Question in Employment Law in California

A potential employer has conducted a background check and contacted my references. Now they have asked for documentation to confirm my current salary. Is that a request I have to honor? It seems inappropriate to me.


Asked on 9/06/11, 4:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

It is a common request by made by employers. Nothing illegal about it. You don't have to provide it. They don't have to hire you.

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Answered on 9/06/11, 5:09 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

They are entitled to ask. You are entitled to refuse. They are entitled to reject your employment.

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Answered on 9/06/11, 11:30 pm


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