Postbankruptcy Discrimination: What Is and Isn't Legal

If you've filed for bankruptcy and are trying to get back on your financial feet, the last thing you need is for an employer, landlord, or other entity to discriminate against you because of your bankruptcy.

Here's the lowdown on who can and cannot consider your bankruptcy when making hiring and firing decisions, extending credit, or providing government services.

Postbankruptcy Discrimination in Employment and Other Areas

Postbankruptcy Discrimination: What Is and Isn't Allowed

There are laws that will protect you from most types of post bankruptcy discrimination by the government and by private employers.

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