Aaron Hotfelder

Aaron Hotfelder

J.D. · University of Missouri School of Law

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Favoritism in the Workplace: Is It Illegal?
There's no question that favoritism is a bad management practice: It breeds resentment, destroys employee morale, and creates disincentives for good performance.
California Termination and Payout Laws for Employers
Losing employees - whether through layoff, firing, or voluntary resignation - can be stressful for California employers. If you are laying off or firing workers, you have to make sure you don't expose your company to a lawsuit.
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.
California Laws Regarding Unpaid Internships
Unpaid internships offer students a chance to gain valuable employment experience, but employers need to be careful to avoid legal repercussions.
Can I Be Paid Less Than the Minimum Wage If I Work a Commission-Only Sales Job?
Question: I've taken a sales job recently as an outside marketing representative. My earnings are 100% commission. The amount I have been earning working full time for a whole month has been less than minimum wage per hour. Is this legal?
Workplace Romance: Policies for Employers
Learn about the legal issues that can arise from inter-office romances, and how employers can minimize legal liability.
Travel Time: Are You Entitled to Be Paid?
Travel time is the time an employee spends in transit for work. Are employees entitled to be paid for travel time? It depends on the reason for the trip, the employee's usual work hours, and whether the employee stays overnight for work.
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.
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