Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Florida

Re: Chapter 7

This answer is not legal advice but only an overview of some legal principles. Only when all facts are known can advice be accurately given.

The law provides express prohibitions against discriminatory treatment of debtors by both governmental units and private employers. A governmental unit or private employer may not discriminate against a person solely because the person was a debtor, was insolvent before or during the case, or has not paid a debt that was discharged in the case. The law prohibits the following forms of governmental discrimination: terminating an employee; discriminating with respect to hiring; or denying, revoking, suspending, or declining to renew a license, franchise, or similar privilege. A private employer may not discriminate with respect to employment if the discrimination is based solely upon the bankruptcy filing. If you wish to read further, check the U.S. Courts dot gov site and search for bankruptcy basics.