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Can a prospective employer ask for a W-2 as proof of salary history? - Workplace Coach Blog

If a prospective employer asks you for a W-2, is it legal? How do you handle the question?

As an employer can you ask for an employee's prior W-2 to verify salary & work history? What are the risks? If you're an employee, how do you handle the question/request?