Bankruptcy and Discrimination at the Workplace

July 29th, 2011 | Author: | Bankruptcy

Facing financial difficulty can be an extremely trying and difficult time in your life. Many people are in such a great amount of debt that they feel like there is no way out. If you have piles of unpaid bills or are getting harassed on a daily basis from creditors, you may want to consider filing for bankruptcy to liquidate your assets and get a fresh start financially.

Bankruptcy can be very beneficial to your life, but it can also cause some problems. Along with damaging your credit score, there is sometimes a negative connotation that follows people who have filed or are currently filing for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, this happens many times in the workplace. You shouldn’t have to suffer at work because of your financial past. Contact an experienced bankruptcy attorney today to get out of debt and on with your life.

Discrimination at the Workplace

In the same way that is it illegal to discriminate at the workplace because of someone’s religion, age, or gender, it is illegal to discriminate against someone who has filed for bankruptcy. This means that employers cannot do the following:

  • Terminate an employee because he or she is filing for bankruptcy
  • Deny someone a raise or promotion because of his or her financial past
  • Not offer a qualified candidate a job because he or she filed for bankruptcy

To get out of debt so you can start rebuilding your credit, contact a bankruptcy attorney today.

Contact Us

At the Harmon Law Office, LLC, we are dedicated to helping our clients get out of debt today. Call an experienced Arizona bankruptcy attorney at 480-829-0494 today and take control of your future.



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