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Salary does not necesarily map to skill. It is usually defined in terms of your last salary, that is usually disclosed as a part of your background check. Then

• zerr 10y ago
  > It is usually defined in terms of your last salary, that is usually disclosed as a part of your background check. This contradicts the claims of US being such a free and free market country... Sounds Kafkaesque. How does this background check really happen? Can't you deny the disclosure of your previous salary?
  • refurb 10y ago
    Some companies ask for employment confirmation from your former employer. That can include salary information.
    • michaelcampbell 10y ago
      It can, but it's very rare. US companies of sufficient size[1], being lawsuit averse, will generally only confirm employment dates. [1] That size usually being "big enough to have a dedicated HR department"
  • pkaye 10y ago
    Background checks are usually related to confirming your education and past employment history and if you have any criminal history. Sometimes they want to know your credit score too which can be a problem for those with a streak of bad luck financially. Yes you can deny disclosing your previous salary. Usually they will not ask for any official proof anyway so you could make it up or give your expectations.