I had a recruiter tell me I was legally obligated to tell him my current salary. I said no thanks, not interested and he proceeded to attempt to keep me on the phone for another 10 minutes (after which I hung up).
Needless to say, I don't waste my time any longer when a recruiter asks. I just say "here's what I expect".
Legally obligated, wow, never heard that one before! Good answer. When I'm talking to a reasonable candidate, that's all I need at the end of the day: an expectation $ range.
Needless to say, I don't waste my time any longer when a recruiter asks. I just say "here's what I expect".