Bankruptcy and Workplace Discrimination

Living under the burden of excessive debt can be challenging and stressful. For those who find themselves struggling with debt, filing for bankruptcy is one of the most effective ways of eliminating many of your debts and making the rest much easier to repay. Although heavy debt is often the result of factors beyond personal control, such as medical bills or the economy, some people perceive it as a personal failing. The stigma of bankruptcy, although undeserved, can lead to discrimination.

Fortunately, workplace discrimination against people who have filed for bankruptcy is illegal. In the same way as it is illegal to discriminate against someone because of his or her race or gender, employers are not allowed to terminate or otherwise discriminate against people simply because they have filed for bankruptcy. If they do not file, however, they cannot receive this and other legal protections designed to help people in bankruptcy.

Workplace discrimination can take many forms and can affect anyone. If an employer does not hire someone specifically because of their bankruptcy status, they can be taken to court for discrimination. The same applies to unfair termination or firing. In addition to these, discrimination can also occur as denial of promotions or training. Denying promotions and training denies people in bankruptcy an opportunity to advance in their careers, allowing them to escape bankruptcy more easily.

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If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you are only a call away from starting down the road to financial recovery. By working with the experienced Boston bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates, you can make your life less chaotic. They can also help you combat workplace discrimination because of your bankruptcy status. To discuss your case with a compassionate Boston bankruptcy lawyer, contact Joshua Spirn & Associates today at 800-975-5346.