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The following article is provided by our Baltimore bankruptcy attorney. Will I lose my job if I file for Baltimore bankruptcy?How a personal bankruptcy affects your employment is a very common question we are asked. Residents of Baltimore, Maryland probably ask this question frequently because of their close proximity to Washington. A large number of people in Baltimore work for the government, or in government related jobs. The short answer is no, in most cases you will not lose your job if you file personal bankruptcy - either under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. It is illegal for an employer (either a private company or the government) to fire or discriminate against someone solely because they owed money and went bankrupt. The only exception might be a job where you are required to be bonded, such as a job where you handle large amounts of cash, and it was a condition of your employment when you got the job that you would not be bankrupt. |
However, this would be a very unusual circumstance.
If you are at all unsure of how filing for personal bankruptcy may affect your employment, we suggest you contact a Baltimore bankruptcy attorney for advice.
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