Aaron Hotfelder

Aaron Hotfelder

J.D. · University of Missouri School of Law

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Is Pregnancy Considered a Disability?
Pregnancy doesn't qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the federal law that prohibits workplace disability discrimination. However, pregnancy discrimination is illegal in its own right.
Illinois Unemployment Law: Understanding the Process
When an employee is terminated in Illinois, he or she may file for unemployment benefits; however, the claim can be contested by the employer. Here is how the process works.
Modification of Employee Status Without Notice
Most employees work at will, which means they can quit at any time, and can be fired at any time, for any reason that is not illegal.
Workplace Romance: Policies for Employers
Learn about the legal issues that can arise from inter-office romances, and how employers can minimize legal liability.
Hostile Work Environment, Harassment, and Discrimination Claims by Employees
Anyone who has suffered harassment by managers and co-workers knows how negatively it affects the quality of the employment relationship.
Employers: How to Effectively Implement a Sexual Harassment Policy
When a formal charge of sexual harassment is filed, one primary issue will be what (if anything) the employer did to prevent or stop the harassment.
Unemployment Compensation and Severance Pay in New Jersey
As long as the severance is paid in a lump sum, is intended to recognize past years of service, or otherwise doesn't extend the person's employment with the company, it won't affect unemployment eligibility.
What's a Prima Facie Case of Discrimination Under Title VII?
"Prima facie" is a Latin term that means "on its face" or "at first glance." In court, a litigant makes a prima facie case by presenting evidence that, if believed, would be sufficient to support the allegations in the lawsuit.
Oral Employment Contracts
Oral employment contracts are simply contracts that are spoken and agreed to aloud rather than reduced to writing. It's common for employers and employees to enter into short oral contracts at the start of the employment relationship.
Breach of Confidentiality of Personnel Records
Employers tend to gather a lot of paperwork on employees, from employment applications and resumes to benefits forms, performance evaluations, disciplinary documentation, contact information, and even medical records.
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