Why Asking About Current Pay Is the New Taboo for Prospective Employers – WSJ

Some big companies are instructing recruiters not to ask about salary or benefits a candidate received in other positions, as more employers shift away from using past wages as a guide for setting their future pay.
— Read on www.wsj.com/articles/more-employers-avoid-salary-history-questions-when-hiring-new-workers-1524067909