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For my last 3 jobs I've entered 0 (or $1 if 0 isn't allowed) as my past salary in online forms and blacked out my SSN, pay, taxes, etc on W2s and pay stubs. I
by apohn 9y ago
For my last 3 jobs I've entered 0 (or $1 if 0 isn't allowed) as my past salary in online forms and blacked out my SSN, pay, taxes, etc on W2s and pay stubs. I usually just leave my name, date, and the company logo. I've had zero issues. Nobody has ever asked why I blacked it out or what was under there.
- cr0sh 9y agoCurious - how are paid (and taxes taken out) if your employer doesn't know your SSN? Unless you're a contractor and using a "company" tax ID number, or being paid "under the table" in cash, bitcoin, or other goods...?
- tpolzer 9y agoJust because you do not supply your SSN to a scummy background check company does not mean your employer can't see it.
- apohn 9y agoIn all 3 cases, the background checks were done by third party companies. HR receives a report from them that has text like "Employer 1 - Dates Verified, Position Title Verified." I also had "Employer X, called twice on number provided by applicant and left voice mails. No response from employer. W2s were provided." There's no reason for me to give my SSN to a third party. I typically provided my SSN to HR as part of the onboarding process after the background check was completed and my offer was finalized.