Can I get fired due to a bankruptcy?

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Can I get fired due to a bankruptcy?

Can my employer terminate me just because of a bankruptcy?

Asked on October 7, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Connecticut

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

The U.S. Bankruptcy Code makes it illegal for an employer to fire someone just because they have filed for bankruptcy. Employees are protected from discrimination if: you are or have gone through a bankruptcy proceeding; if you are insolvent, either before filing for bankruptcy or while the petition was pending; or if you have not paid a dischargeable debt. thisprtection applies to government and private sector employees, however the degree to which they are protected differs.
Here is a link to an article that will explain further: https://bankruptcy-law.freeadvice.com/bankruptcy-law/bankruptcy-law/employer-fire-bankruptcy-2.htm


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