Aaron Hotfelder

Aaron Hotfelder

J.D. · University of Missouri School of Law

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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.
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.
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