Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Public or government employers may not. Additionally, your employer may find out about your bankruptcy if creditors garnished your wages before you filed. Creditors can garnish your wages if you fail to make payments. Your payroll department will then be notified that your wages will no longer be garnished.
Collection Industry News
MAY 30, 2022
New Yorkers facing debt-collection lawsuits are poised to get a little extra help in the wake of a federal court’s ruling — and some observers say it could translate to a win for consumers across the country who have basic legal questions but can’t afford a lawyer. Volunteers would offer the advice after training, according to court papers.
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Sawin & Shea
APRIL 3, 2024
It is against the law for an employer to fire you on the basis of your bankruptcy, and this includes both government and private employers. For example, lawyers and real estate agents may be prohibited from holding money or assets on behalf of clients while undergoing bankruptcy and fulfilling financial obligations.
Sawin & Shea
MARCH 27, 2024
You’re not required to have legal representation in the meeting, but it’s best to have a bankruptcy lawyer to support and assist you. It is against federal law for an employer to fire an employee due to their bankruptcy filing, and this applies both to government agencies and private employers.
Sawin & Shea
JUNE 11, 2020
The only people who typically know are you, your creditors, and your lawyer. Employers usually are not notified unless it is necessary to stop a wage garnishment or, in some cases, for a wage deduction in a Chapter 13. Your case will be filed with a bankruptcy clerk who probably is not even located in your small town.
Sawin & Shea
JULY 20, 2022
The majority of lawyers who collect debts on behalf of their clients are also considered “debt collectors” under federal law. Specifically, debt collectors may not: Provide the erroneous impression that they are a lawyer or a representative of the government. False Statements. Unfairness.
Debt Free Colorado
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The CFDCPA does not apply to anyone who collects their debts or government personnel in the United States. The Uniform Consumer Credit Code (UCCC) is a Colorado state legislation governing how consumer credit is handled. Consumer credit transactions are governed by the UCCC, which is a code of conduct.
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