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Is It Legal To Be Fired For Filing Bankruptcy?

Posted on August 22, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment

Find information on filing for bankruptcy. Learn when to file for bankruptcy and how it will affect your life.

If you are planning on filing for bankruptcy, there are many things you need to know and many steps you will need to take. You may have fears about the consequences of such an extreme solution to help you resolve your debt difficulties. One of your fears may involve whether or not you can lose your job, or get fired for filing bankruptcy.

The simple answer to this question is no. No, you cannot get fired for filing for bankruptcy because federal law prohibits an employer to discriminate against you for declaring personal bankruptcy.

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