Salary History
/ˈsæl.ə.ri ˈhɪs.tə.ri/
Definitions
- (n.) A record or disclosure of a person's previous wages or compensation, often requested by employers during hiring processes.
Many jurisdictions have restricted the use of salary history to prevent wage discrimination.
Forms
- salary history
- salary histories
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Commentary
Be cautious when requesting salary history as some laws prohibit its use to determine pay to promote fairness and prevent discrimination.
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