Got asked current salary, when I'm in CA and that is no longer legal. How can I report?
Got asked current salary, when I'm in CA and that is no longer legal. How can I report?
Exactly what the title says. I was asked my current base salary, not what I'm looking for. And when I refused they tried to pressure me into answering. I don't want them doing this to other people who don't know it's illegal.
I did try googling but didn't see any answers aside from "sue them". Shouldn't there be a way to report it to the labor board or something?
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm
This FAQ for the law in question has a link for complaints. It's an equal pay act violation.
- Where and when can a person file a claim if they were aggrieved by a violation of Labor Code Section 432.3?
The person may file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner’s Office, the state agency charged with enforcement. A written complaint must be filed within one year after the date the person learned of the violation.
Problem is that the labor commissioner's office is so backed up, it's a coin toss whether they'll ever actually get to your case
- Where and when can a person file a claim if they were aggrieved by a violation of Labor Code Section 432.3?
I believe you can contact your states or local labor board office and report it.
Just lie about it like everyone else
It worked great for my last job. I was earning 45 k€ a year (before taxes, it's weird), and when they asked I told them I earned 65 k€ but wouldn't mind a lower salary since the job was good. We settled on 62 k€. It was the biggest raise I got so far.
I don't honestly know, but this may be a place to start: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/howtoreportviolationtobofe.htm
Maybe this: https://www.dir.ca.gov/letf/reporting_unlawful_activities.html
You can always answer “I’m looking for $ x amount for my next role. “ if they push just repeat that.
You can also just lie about your current salary.
My current salary is 10^12
The best advise I've heard for handling illegal questions is to first say "I'd prefer not to answer that question, I'm perfectly capable of performing the duties expected of this role" or in this case of course end with "my preferred salary range is $x" then if they keep pushing to say "I don't believe that is a question you can legally ask me" its tactful, avoids answering an illegal question and doesn't come across as know-it-ally while still informing the probably undertrained interviewer
"Oh, I'm not a sapiosexual myself, but I am a know-it-ally."
Context? If it’s a recruiter they are just trying to get info, pretty common question to ask so they can range pay or even see if you’re in their range. Don’t get too hot and so offended off the bat, they’re doing they’re job trying to fill a role.
If you read the California bill, a third party recruiter is also not able to ask this. Just ask the salary range you are looking for and stop doing illegal shit
To everyone telling me to lie: No I told them my range and that's all they're getting. Other people will not know this is bad though and fuck over their future salary for years to come. Sorry I care about other people besides myself 🤷♀️
I already know better than to give my current salary.
Context was provided. They live in California where it's illegal to ask this question. Yes, even for recruiters.
If it is illegal then it is not part of any legally held job in California. Since doing illegal things is illegal. I am not a lawyer.