Will my employer be notified that I have filed bankruptcy?
There are certain topics that you don’t want your employer to know about. One of these topics is bankruptcy. Many people who are considering bankruptcy worry about their employer receiving notice. Even though bankruptcy filing is public record, that doesn’t mean that your employer will know about it. You do not have to inform your employer that you filed. To find out if you have filed for bankruptcy, your employer would need to search the Federal Court Records and pay to see the documents. Minnesota newspapers do not publish bankruptcy case information very often. It is unlikely that your employer will receive notice from the court. The court will not notify your employer directly about your bankruptcy unless you owe them money. There are two situations in which your employer could learn about your bankruptcy. The most common reason for notifying an employer of a bankruptcy is to stop wage garnishment. Your attorney can notify your employer in order to release garnished money. Your employer may run a check on your credit. If they do, they will see that your bankruptcy is listed in your credit report. What happens if your boss finds out that you filed for bankruptcy? Most likely nothing. There are laws that protect against discrimination if your employer learns about your bankruptcy filing. Employees cannot be fired or treated differently by their employer for declaring bankruptcy. Call Now for a Free Strategy Session with a MN Bankruptcy Lawyer at LIFEBACK LAW FIRMS
Unless your employer owes you money, they are unlikely to find out about your bankruptcy. If you have questions about bankruptcy and would like to do a free consultation to go over your options, visit
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