It's a Zoo in Here! When Must Service and Support 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? When and where must 'support animals' be allowed? This presentation will address the various federal and key state laws governing service and support animals.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the difference between 'service' and 'support' animals.
- Learn when you must allow employees to bring service or support animals to work as a 'reasonable accommodation.'
- Learn when you must allow customers to bring service or support animals into your business or organization.
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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.