Can Your Personal Bankruptcy History Be Held Against You by a Potential Employer?
When it comes to applying for employment, certain federal laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) prohibit employers from discriminating against potential workers on the basis of race, sex, and other immutable characteristics. But what about a history of personal bankruptcy ? Can a potential employer discriminate against you on the basis of your financial background? According to a recent article in the Huffington Post , this is a somewhat murky area in many states, especially when the employee will be responsible for handling financial transactions or managing other financial aspects of a business. What else do you need to know about the potential link between consumer bankruptcy and employment discrimination? In brief, Illinois has a specific law about when an employee may be able to obtain information about your financial background (and whether you have filed for bankruptcy protection). Keep in mind, howeve...