Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Georgia

If I am employed at the bank that holds my mortgage(1st and 2nd)and I filed bankruptcy with no reaffirmation but have been paying the payments for the past 3 yrs since the bankruptcy and have recently decided to let the house go under the bankruptcy can my employer fire me in this situation?


Asked on 5/18/12, 1:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

While Georgia law allows for employment at will, meaning you can be fired for new reason, it would be illegal to fire you for discharging a debt. That likely violates the discharge and could be grounds for you to sue the employer. I'd need more facts, but you'd want to see a lawyer.

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Answered on 5/18/12, 1:36 pm
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

They can't fire you for the mere fact that you filed a BR case. They can fire you for other reasons, and if you are in a position to handle money they may be able to move or terminate you with a good reason.

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Answered on 5/18/12, 1:43 pm


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