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writes:So I just started a new job a week ago. I was told my background check wasn’t completely back yet, but to go ahead and start on my scheduled date. Today, I’m called into HR and told that there was a date discrepancy with an employer from 4 years ago. I explained that I’m sorry but I didn’t think that was correct and the date I listed was. They are now asking for W2s as they obviously don’t believe me.Personally I don’t feel that is any of their business and in order to get this job, I had to jump through another 20 hoops ( drug screen, physical, credit check, driving check, criminal, education, an hour long testing session at interview). It’s enough so that I almost just want to leave. I don’t have old tax forms and don’t feel that I need to contact the former employer to provide this. Am I wrong in thinking this is weird? Reply to this Question
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (23 November 2018):
 Depending on the job, I think many of the "hoops" you talk about are just common sense for an employer.
My 18 year old had to do several of the same "hoops". Like drug testing, criminal background, they even contacted her high school, physical and math test, psych test. And THAT is for a "fast food" type job!
As for the W2...
"Request a copy of your W-2 from the IRS. If you cannot obtain your W-2 from your employer or their payroll provider, you can order a copy from the IRS by using the IRS's “Get Transcript” tool, form 4506 “Request for Copy of Tax Return,” or form 4506-T “Request for Transcript of Tax Return.”"
If you have access to money/banking, secure information or anything like that they want to ensure that they HAVE the right information.
OP, people lie on their CV to make themselves look a little better on paper.
I don't really see the big deal here.
Either you WANT this job and will provide what they ask for, or you can try and deny them and see what happens, OR you can quit and find another job where you probably WILL have to go through more or less the same process (or "hoops" as you call them).
MANY of those "hoops" are STANDARD process.
Besides, OP you should keep your W2's for at least 10 years. It's just good practice.
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reader, Anonymous 123  +, writes (23 November 2018):
 Your quitting really depends on a lot of factors. How much does this job pay and how badly do you need it? How fast can you get another job if you quit this one? What if the other one(s) also have this same, long winded process?
If you really need this job then do this one last thing, annoying as it is. If you feel that enough is enough then just leave. But this is a good enough reason to leave? I'm not sure. I think it's your frustrations and anger talking right now.
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 November 2018): It's aggravating as hell, yes. But the thing is, if you don't sort this out this time around, it could well come up again, with your next employer - even if they don't make you go through all the hoops that this one has, they could still query a discrepancy re. the dates you give and the dates your ex-employer are giving. Sort out the discrepancy in whatever way you need to, to ensure it won't come up again. If you've never had to go through this kind of process before, it will feel very extreme - but it is increasingly common for employers to behave like this. I'm not saying I agree with it at all, but it will feel easier if it ever happens again and IF you have everything in order - even if it means overcoming a mistake that is your ex-employer's and not yours, it at least shows a super-responsible attitude on your part.
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reader, Youcannotbeserious  +, writes (23 November 2018):
 I suppose it depends on how badly you want the job. If you have jumped through so many "hoops" already, then I am assuming you want this job quite badly. If you stand your ground and refuse to provide what they have requested, could they terminate your employment? Would you be able to find another job fairly quickly?
For what it's worth, I agree this is aggravating and frustrating.
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 November 2018): I feel your pain, I applied for a job and their requests were relentless and this was for a job once a month if that for just a few hours. They did the same, queried some dates and at that point I told them I wasn't giving them any more information as I had had enough of the constant barrage asking for everything but the sink!!
But you have gone this far, how much does the job mean to you?
Will you regret this hopefully last bit of evidence? I'm not sure if you can refuse but I agree it is hair pullingly annoying!!
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