It's A Zoo in Here! When Must Service Animals Be Allowed?
An increasing number of employees and customers want to bring their animals with them to work, shop or dine. "Service animals" must be allowed under most circumstances, but which types of animals qualify and how do they become certified? What about the rights of others in the workforce? This sessions addresses current federal and state laws governing service and assistive animals.
James J. McDonald
James J. McDonald, Jr. is a partner in the Irvine, California and Tampa, Florida offices of Fisher & Phillips LLP, where he is a litigator, trial lawyer and strategic advisor to employers regarding labor and employment law matters. He is author of the SHRM-published book, California Employment Law: An Employer’s Guide, and he is a frequent speaker on employment law issues. He is a cum laude law graduate of Georgetown University and a member of the California and Florida Bars, and he holds the SHRM-SCP certification.