Pre-job offer question

[gault]

Has any company requested a copy of your W2 prior to offering you a position?

I have a second interview with the law firm next week (may as well, right?), and the HR rep I spoke with said they may want supporting documentation like my last year's W2.  I thought that was odd.
If they do want it, I intend on erasing any potentially discriminatory information (pretax deductions etc), and my ss#.

[Muddled]

I am guessing they want to verify your salary history?

No, I have not had this happen.

[gault]

It may be standard practice with law firms, especially the type of firm this job is under. Who knows.

[Deleted]

I've not had this happen either, but I've only had one job outside of school.

[Muddled]

You could ask on MM.

[motzie]

I have not had this happen, but I've heard of it.

[gault]

I got their interview confirmation, and in the email they said they will use it for salary history purposes only.

I find their hiring process fascinating. There are like 4 steps in their recruitment, if not 5.

[smock]

I'm annoyed at companies who demand a salary history for hiring. Why should that be at all relevant?

[smock]

But congrats on the second interview!

[starrieskies]

I'm with you smock! I don't see how this is really relevant to whether or not you are capable of performing the necessary job functions...

But congratulations on the second interview!! That's great! Even if they offer you a position and you decide not to accept it, it's great practice!