Aaron Hotfelder

Aaron Hotfelder

J.D. · University of Missouri School of Law

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Filing an EEOC Complaint While Still Employed
Before you can file a lawsuit for discrimination under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, you must file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Common Penalties Associated With Age Discrimination
The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on age, if they are at least 40 years old.
How To Calculate Partial Unemployment Amounts
Unemployment benefits are intended for those who are out of work through no fault of their own. Each state has its own unemployment program, including eligibility rules and benefit amounts.
How Do Unemployment Benefits Work?
Unemployment insurance is a joint program of the federal and state governments, intended to provide a safety net to those who are temporarily out of work.
Reporting Workplace Harassment to the HR Department
Many employees who are facing workplace harassment don't want to file a formal complaint. Perhaps they don't want to cause trouble, they don't trust their company to take action, or they fear reprisals from the harasser or coworkers.
Employee Benefits: Age Discrimination Against Older Workers
The law protects older workers from discrimination in all aspects of employment, including employee benefits. Read on for more details.
My Employer Lied About Why I Was Fired. Can I Still Get Unemployment?
Question: I was recently fired from my job. My manager was hired just a few months ago, and we never really got along. He told a couple of my coworkers that he needed to get rid of someone to make room to hire his niece...
If I Accept a Severance Package, Can I Still File For Wrongful Termination?
Some employers offer severance to employees who lose their jobs. Often, however, employees who want a severance package have to sign a release or waiver, by which they give up their right to sue the company.
Can I Sue For Employee Favoritism?
Favoritism happens when managers dole out the benefits based on who they like, rather than who is doing the best job for the company. It can be very frustrating to work for a company that allows favoritism to flourish.
Legal Remedies for Employer Harassment
If you are considering a lawsuit against your employer for workplace harassment, you should know what remedies may be available: what the court can order your employer to do if you win the lawsuit.
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