So, you’ve just got a new job – congratulations!
Now you will enter the initial negotiation phase where you both need to agree on a salary. Plus, your new employer will probably want a lot of information from you, such as your date of birth and address, so that they can add you to their system. In some cases, they might even ask for information that you consider to be too personal to give them. But how much exactly do you need to tell them?
There are different requirements regarding what you need to disclose to your employer depending on the exact type of work you will be carrying out. If you aren’t sure what you need to tell yours, here is a general guide you can use.
Your Current Salary
You might be wondering whether or not you should disclose your current salary. Some people think you should as you can use it as leverage in your new salary negotiations. However, some people believe that it shouldn’t be mentioned as it isn’t relevant and shouldn’t have too much of an impact on your negotiations. At the end of the day, whether you mention this is up to you or not. Your new employer probably won’t change their view of you either way.
A Criminal Record
Lots of people worry if they have a criminal record of events that occurred in their younger years. Even though the offence may have happened over a decade ago, it may still be on your record. Obviously, this needs to be disclosed to an employer even if you are now a reformed character. Thankfully, though, there are ways you can remove some historical events from your record. This is known as expungement. You can find out more about expunging your record at Duffy Law online. Once your criminal record has been completely cleared using this service, you won’t have anything to tell your employer about, which can leave you with peace of mind.
Your Mental Health
Lots of people are unsure whether they need to let their employer know about any previous or current mental health issues. Generally speaking, an employer is not legally allowed to ask about this until they have confirmed a job offer. However, you might be asked once you have accepted the job offer. Most guidelines advise that individuals should not feel the need to tell an employer about mental health unless they have suffered from long-term or substantial mental impairment either currently or in the past.
Any Disabilities And Long-Term Illnesses
It’s not just your mental health that you might need to disclose – in some cases, you might need to inform a new employer about a long-term health condition or disability. This is especially the case if the health condition would prevent you from carrying out any aspect of the work. Thankfully, though, as more and more employers now promote diversity in the workplace, you shouldn’t worry about most disabilities and conditions preventing you from getting the job.
Good luck with your new job!