Aaron Hotfelder

J.D. · University of Missouri School of Law

Aaron Hotfelder is a legal editor at Nolo specializing in employment law and workers' compensation law. He has written for Nolo and Lawyers.com since 2011, covering topics ranging from workplace discrimination to unemployment benefits to employee privacy laws. He's a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA).    

Books and citations. Aaron has edited many Nolo titles, including The Manager's Legal Handbook, Dealing With Problem Employees, and Working With Independent Contractors, and is a co-author of The Employer's Legal Handbook. Aaron's work has been cited by U.S. News & World Report, TheStreet.com, the St. Louis University Law Journal, and the Minnesota Law Review, among many other outlets.

Early legal career. Before joining Nolo as a legal editor, Aaron worked at a small law firm in Columbia, Missouri, representing clients in Social Security disability, long-term disability, and workers’ compensation cases. He later spent three years serving as an employment law consultant for a human resources and benefits compliance firm.

Education. Aaron received his law degree in 2010 from the University of Missouri School of Law. He holds a B.S. in criminal justice from Truman State University, known by some as the "Harvard of Northeast Missouri." 

Articles By Aaron Hotfelder

How Much Do You Get in a Workers' Compensation Settlement?
If you've been injured as a result of your work, you should be able to collect workers compensation benefits. Here's how the settlements are determined.
Is Long-Term Disability Taxable, Even If the Company Takes My Social Security Backpay?
A combination of long-term disability benefits and Social Security disability backpay can cause you to owe taxes.
Long-Term Disability Requirements
If you have a long-term disability policy, you may be eligible to continue receiving most of your salary in the event you become unable to work.
Ways to Get Short-Term Disability Benefits
Only a few states provide temporary disability benefits, though workers' comp and private employer-funded disability insurance do as well.
Getting Disability for Triple X Syndrome (Trisomy X)
Disability benefits may be available for Trisomy X, or triple X syndrome, for those with severe mental or physical symptoms.
Permanent Disability Compensation Under Workers' Comp Law in Arizona
Here's how Arizona's Industrial Commission sets permanent disability compensation rates.
Am I Entitled to Workers' Compensation Benefits?
To qualify for workers' compensation benefits, you must be an employee of a company with workers’ comp insurance and you must have been injured at work or as a result of job-related duties.
Employment Discrimination Based on Medical Conditions and Disabilities
Employees with disabilities and health issues sometimes experience discrimination in the workplace.
Getting Disability as a Salesperson Who Can No Longer Work
If you're unable to return to your job as a salesperson due to medical issues, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits.
How to Write a Disability Appeals Council Brief or Letter
You'll need to write a letter to the Appeals Council about why the judge's disability denial should be reversed. Here's how.