The job interview question you don't have to answer
Summary
In the UK, employers can legally ask job candidates about their current salary, but candidates do not have to answer. New rules in the EU will ban such questions, though the UK is focusing instead on requiring employers to share salary details in job ads.Key Facts
- UK employers can ask about current salary during job interviews.
- Job applicants are not required to disclose their salary if they don’t want to.
- EU countries will soon ban employers from asking about salary history.
- The UK government is not banning these questions but wants employers to publish salary ranges in job adverts.
- Campaigns like #EndSalaryHistory highlight how asking about past pay can cause unfairness, especially for women and minorities.
- Experts suggest candidates focus on their skills and the value they bring instead of salary history.
- Lying about salary can harm a candidate’s chances and is not recommended.
- Candidates should research market salaries and confidently discuss their expected pay based on their experience.
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