What can I do if I'm asked my current salary in New York City or California?
In New York City and California, it is illegal to ask a job candidate his or her current salary. What can I actually do if a recruiter asks me my salary?
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In New York City and California, it is illegal to ask a job candidate his or her current salary. What can I actually do if a recruiter asks me my salary?
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If someone asks you your salary and you KNOW that it is now illegal to ask, then look surprised and say
Oh! I thought the law had changed and you couldn't ask that now. Is that not the case?
Then wait for their answer. That should be enough of a reminder for them to back off.
Of course, just because things are illegal doesn't mean that some employers won't do it anyway. And you'll probably not be hired by them, because you're the type to push back. That may be the best outcome for you anyway, but you should be aware that pushing back can push you out of the running.
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If someone asks you your salary and you KNOW that it is now illegal to ask, then look surprised and say
Oh! I thought the law had changed and you couldn't ask that now. Is that not the case?
Then wait for their answer. That should be enough of a reminder for them to back off.
Of course, just because things are illegal doesn't mean that some employers won't do it anyway. And you'll probably not be hired by them, because you're the type to push back. That may be the best outcome for you anyway, but you should be aware that pushing back can push you out of the running.
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If someone asks you your salary and you KNOW that it is now illegal to ask, then look surprised and say
Oh! I thought the law had changed and you couldn't ask that now. Is that not the case?
Then wait for their answer. That should be enough of a reminder for them to back off.
Of course, just because things are illegal doesn't mean that some employers won't do it anyway. And you'll probably not be hired by them, because you're the type to push back. That may be the best outcome for you anyway, but you should be aware that pushing back can push you out of the running.
answered 57 secs ago
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If someone asks you your salary and you KNOW that it is now illegal to ask, then look surprised and say
Oh! I thought the law had changed and you couldn't ask that now. Is that not the case?
Then wait for their answer. That should be enough of a reminder for them to back off.
Of course, just because things are illegal doesn't mean that some employers won't do it anyway. And you'll probably not be hired by them, because you're the type to push back. That may be the best outcome for you anyway, but you should be aware that pushing back can push you out of the running.
answered 57 secs ago
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If someone asks you your salary and you KNOW that it is now illegal to ask, then look surprised and say
Oh! I thought the law had changed and you couldn't ask that now. Is that not the case?
Then wait for their answer. That should be enough of a reminder for them to back off.
Of course, just because things are illegal doesn't mean that some employers won't do it anyway. And you'll probably not be hired by them, because you're the type to push back. That may be the best outcome for you anyway, but you should be aware that pushing back can push you out of the running.
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