They can call, but if you tell them (ideally in writing) that your employer prohibits such calls, they must stop contacting you at work. They also can’t discuss your debt with coworkers.
Under federal law, debt collectors face real limits. They may contact you at work, but once you tell them your employer doesn’t allow such calls, they must stop calling you there. They also can’t reveal your debt to your employer or coworkers — they can only confirm your employment or location. Beyond that, they can’t call at unreasonable hours (generally before 8am or after 9pm), harass you, or make false threats. Knowing these limits lets you shut down abusive collection tactics.
You can send a written request to cease contact; after that they can generally only confirm they’re ending contact or notify you of specific legal actions.
Document it and report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and your state attorney general. Harassment and false threats violate federal law.
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