Aftermath of Bankruptcy (Ch 7)

[buffs94]

What is the name of your state? Colorado

Is it common to be denied employment because someone filed bankruptcy?

 

[racer72]

It is possible if you handle cash or are involved with financial decisions.

 

[eloqid]

The law provides express prohibitions against discriminatory treatment of debtors by both governmental units and private employers. A governmental unit or private employer may not discriminate against a person solely because the person was a debtor, was insolvent before or during the case, or has not paid a debt that was discharged in the case. The law prohibits the following forms of governmental discrimination: terminating an employee; discriminating with respect to hiring; or denying, revoking, suspending, or declining to renew a license, franchise, or similar privilege. A private employer may not discriminate with respect to employment if the discrimination is based solely upon the bankruptcy filing.

 

[Buck Barker]

Getting an employer to admit that BK was the reason for any of the above is about as likely as them admitting one wasn't hired because they were fat.

 

[unfortunate]

I heard it was near impossible to get a government job after declaring regardless of the laws. Does anyone know if this is true?

 

[Buck Barker]

I have heard the same thing but an even bigger question is:
Why would anyone want a government job?