Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

Re: potential employers asking to see past W2 form

If the inquiry is to determine your financial record and that inquiry is related to the job you are applying for, it is probably ok. If employer is checking your prior salary, it is probably ok. The only potential wrong I can see is a possible invasion of privacy. If a job offer has already been made, these inquiries are ok.

Re: potential employers asking to see past W2 form

I am note sure it is illegal, but it is certainly peculiar. I would want to know specifically the reason for the request, and what is to be done, assuming the information would be provided.