Can an agency find out what rate you were on previously?

[sophia57]

Hi,

I realise that this is probably going to be deemed as another simple newbie question but I don't know that's why I'm asking. Be kind!

Can agencies find out your rate if they approach your previous manager or agency? Is there anyway they can know this.

[SpontaneousOrder]

Can agencies find out your rate if they approach your previous manager or agency?

Is this a question about free will? Id say that there is such a thing, although it's probably deterministic. I'm not sure what value could be found in non-deterministic (i.e. random) free will.

[GillsMan]

Hi,

I realise that this is probably going to be deemed as another simple newbie question but I don't know that's why I'm asking. Be kind!

Can agencies find out your rate if they approach your previous manager or agency? Is there anyway they can know this.

Yes, if the agent asks your previous agency and the previous agency tells them, they will know your previous rate. There isn't anything preventing that from happening, though in practice it doesn't happen often.

[Hireonomy]

Hi,

I realise that this is probably going to be deemed as another simple newbie question but I don't know that's why I'm asking. Be kind!

Can agencies find out your rate if they approach your previous manager or agency? Is there anyway they can know this.

Yes, they can find out.

As part of our service to our Clients, we carry out employment, education and reference checks on every contractor that goes on site and this includes speaking to previous employers/agencies

[Sausage Surprise]

Why would they want to know?

[TheFaQQer]

Can agencies find out your rate if they approach your previous manager or agency?

Theoretically, yes - anyone might disclose the rate to someone else. There would be a data protection question in my mind, though - they shouldn't disclose it without your approval, though.

[BlasterBates]

Just a warning here, some banks do ask you to fill out your rate or salary when taking on contractors and/or permies.

They do check out everything you put on the form and then kick you out if there was incorrect info.

My advice, tell the truth or say nothing. You don't have to state your previous rate if you don't want to. You can also state your previous rate and simply ask for more.

[vwdan]

Yes, they can find out.

As part of our service to our Clients, we carry out employment, education and reference checks on every contractor that goes on site and this includes speaking to previous employers/agencies

Will you get all stroppy when you realise I lied to you about it in order to increase my rate on your offer?

[TheFaQQer]

Yes, they can find out.

As part of our service to our Clients, we carry out employment, education and reference checks on every contractor that goes on site and this includes speaking to previous employers/agencies

Employment check? Fine, that won't disclose a daily rate.

Education check? Fine, that won't disclose a daily rate.

Reference check? Fine, that won't disclose a daily rate.

Are you sure you're cut out to be an agent?

[Hireonomy]

Will you get all stroppy when you realise I lied to you about it in order to increase my rate on your offer?

No, but the end client may when they realise you lied on your application