Aaron Hotfelder

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

Will SSI Count Your Spouse's Income If You're Separated or Living Together?
Whether you're married, separated, divorced, or just living together, here's what determines your SSI eligibility.
Checking the Status of a Social Security Disability Claim
Checking the status of your Social Security disability claim can help speed up your case.
How Much Does a Long-Term Disability Lawyer Cost?
How much a long-term disability lawyer charges depends on your agreement and how much the insurance company pays you, if anything.
Children With ADHD or ADD: How to Get SSI Disability Benefits
To be eligible for SSI benefits based on ADHD or ADD, a child must have severe limitations that meet strict criteria. A diagnosis by itself isn't enough.
What to Consider When Choosing Your Disability Onset Date
Choosing the right disability onset date can make or break your case for Social Security disability.
How Long Can You Receive Disability Benefits?
Your Social Security disability benefits will last until you begin to work, your condition improves, or you reach retirement age.
How Much Does It Cost to Appeal a Disability Case to Federal Court?
If you appeal a disability denial to federal court, you may be able to get your attorney fees paid by the government.
Short-Term Disability Insurance Overview
Learn how long the waiting period for short-term disability is and when you should be approved for short-term disability insurance benefits.
What Qualifies for Short-Term Disability Benefits?
Only a few states provide temporary disability benefits, though workers' comp and employer-funded disability insurance do as well.
How to Get Disability Benefits in Missouri
Missouri pays a supplement to SSI recipients who live in residential care or assisted living facilities.
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