Employees who are declaring bankruptcy are supposed to let the bankruptcy court know about any lawsuits they’re involved in. If they’ve sued you for discrimination and don’t tell the court, their lawsuits may be dismissed. That’s because bankruptcy courts are supposed to look at all possible assets. A pending lawsuit is one such asset because it could result in a monetary award. Concealing that asset is akin to fraud.
Employee who’s suing filed for bankruptcy? You may have a ‘get out of jail free’ card!
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