Aaron Hotfelder

Aaron Hotfelder

J.D. · University of Missouri School of Law

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Weight Discrimination In the Workplace
No federal law protects employees from discrimination based on obesity or weight per se; only one state (Michigan) and a handful of local governments provide this protection.
Can I Be Fired Because I Smoke Cigarettes or Vape?
In every state, employers are free to ban smoking at work. Some are required to do so by law; others choose to have a smoke-free workplace to protect the safety and health of employees and customers.
What to Do If You're Facing Pregnancy Discrimination at Work
The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants or employees on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions. Learn how to file a discrimination claim.
Breach of Employment Contract
An employment contract is an agreement between the employer and the employee about the terms of employment. If you have an employment contract, and your employer breaks ("breaches," in legalese) it, you may be entitled to damages.
Performance Improvement Plans: What You Need to Know
It sounds like such a positive, constructive approach: Give an employee with performance deficiencies a plan to become a more successful and valued contributor. Unfortunately, performance improvement plans (PIPs) are more often used as...
Can You Get Unemployment If You Received Severance Pay?
Question I was recently laid off from my job at a California publishing company, along with more than a dozen others. The company has always paid severance to employees who are laid off.
What Laws Protect Employees From Retaliation?
It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against whistleblowers who report various types of illegal activity. An employee who is fired or disciplined because they have complained about illegal activity can sue the employer.
Can an Employer Appeal Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits?
After you file a claim for unemployment benefits, the state unemployment agency will decide whether you are eligible. It will review the information you provide, interview your previous employer, and perhaps interview you.
Employee Settlement and Release Agreements
When an employer makes the decision to terminate an employee, the employer may require the employee to sign a settlement or release agreement as a condition of receiving a severance package.
What Is the Statute of Limitations For Filing an Age Discrimination Charge and Lawsuit?
If you are considering suing your employer for age discrimination, there are some important time limits you need to know.
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