Can a candidate be disqualified on the basis of a recent bankruptcy?
A.Bankruptcy is a legal right and is protected by federal law (Title 11 U.S. Code). The mere fact that someone has undergone bankruptcy, even very recently, does not mean that they are disqualified. Investigators should inquire into the circumstances and behaviors which led to the bankruptcy filing, and what, if anything, it may indicate about the candidate’s integrity, impulse control, conscientiousness, or other aspects of candidate suitability.
