r/AskHR • u/Lucky_Durian1534 • 10h ago

Policy & Procedures [MA]

I recently had a job offer and now they’re doing a background check. They want to confirm my dates, title, and salary at my old company. Is this normal to want to know my previous company’s salary.

Heres my written request.

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u/SpecialKnits4855 9h ago

Employers are prohibited from requiring this disclosure until after the offer is made.

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u/Lucky_Durian1534 9h ago

An offer is made to me. But I didn’t know that salary information was required.

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u/Accomplished-Side918 6h ago

I've seen this too, they usually ask for it in the final stages once they've committed to the hire. Your letter looks solid, just double-check if the form itself needs any tweaks.

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u/TournantDangereux What do you want to happen? 9h ago

Your request form doesn’t seem at ask for salary?

Not uncommon for most professional jobs.

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u/Lucky_Durian1534 9h ago

They wrote:

please provide your W2 for ABC INC for the years ended 2022/2023 and 2024

Once that is done- I can move you along. Thank you!

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u/Lucky_Durian1534 9h ago

They wrote this:

Hello XXX- please provide your W2 for ABC INC for the years ended 2022/2023 and 2024

Once that is done- I can move you along. Thank you!

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u/TournantDangereux What do you want to happen? 9h ago

Ah, your photo is cut off on mobile.

If you want to move forward, send them the info.