Exactly what the title says. I was asked my current base salary, not what I’m looking for. And when I refused they tried to pressure me into answering. I don’t want them doing this to other people who don’t know it’s illegal.

I did try googling but didn’t see any answers aside from “sue them”. Shouldn’t there be a way to report it to the labor board or something?

  • bestnerd@lemmy.world
    676·
    11 months ago

    Context? If it’s a recruiter they are just trying to get info, pretty common question to ask so they can range pay or even see if you’re in their range. Don’t get too hot and so offended off the bat, they’re doing they’re job trying to fill a role.

    • pizza-bagel@kbin.socialOP
      702·
      11 months ago

      If you read the California bill, a third party recruiter is also not able to ask this. Just ask the salary range you are looking for and stop doing illegal shit

      To everyone telling me to lie: No I told them my range and that’s all they’re getting. Other people will not know this is bad though and fuck over their future salary for years to come. Sorry I care about other people besides myself 🤷‍♀️

      I already know better than to give my current salary.

    • hypelightfly@kbin.social
      22·
      11 months ago

      Context was provided. They live in California where it’s illegal to ask this question. Yes, even for recruiters.

    • Lexam@lemmy.caEnglish
      191·
      11 months ago

      If it is illegal then it is not part of any legally held job in California. Since doing illegal things is illegal. I am not a lawyer.

      • bestnerd@lemmy.world
        346·
        11 months ago

        Sure but to go right to reporting without context besides “I was asked my salary”. Has this person never been in a job interview or recruited? Just lie about what you make

        • pizza-bagel@kbin.socialOP
          56·
          11 months ago

          I have 10 years of experience and I am constantly interviewing in case something better comes along. Somehow other recruiters manage to not break the law just fine.

          I am a woman in tech and women can get fucked over by not negotiating or being underpaid for one job, and then that follows them for the rest of their career. Which exactly why this law was passed and should be enforced.

        • Drusas@kbin.social
          43·
          11 months ago

          You’re missing the point. It is illegal to ask that in California. It was made illegal because it’s so common and problematic for the interviewee.