You're not required to give anything to anyone. There are just consequences if you don't. In this instance, that consequence is not getting a job. It's never h

You're not required to give anything to anyone. There are just consequences if you don't. In this instance, that consequence is not getting a job. It's never happened to me but I do know exactly one person who was required to provide pay stubs exactly one time. She complained about it too and they actually told her that it was their policy not to pay more than 10% above what someone was making at their last position. I wouldn't do it, but some people will. That's why it happens.