Legal Issues Regarding Service Animals in the Workplace
The public accommodation and the employment parts of the Americans with Disabilities Act have required public entities and employers to “think outside the box” when it comes to accommodating physical or mental impairments that may be considered a disability under the ADA. Does that include the family dog? In this webinar, you will be able to differentiate between a service animal and an animal that is used solely for companionship. The webinar will also cover innovative ways to accommodate service animals in the workplace.Areas CoveredADA public accommodation requirementsADA employment accommodation requirementsWhat are considered service animals under the ADA?Identifying employee requests for a service animal as an accommodationReal life case lawWho Should Attend Human resource managers, human resource generalists, benefits personnel.Topic Background No Dogs Allowed? Or maybe, Service Animals Allowed. What is the difference between a companion animal and a service animal?
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The public accommodation and the employment parts of the Americans with Disabilities Act have required public entities and employers to “think outside the box” when it comes to accommodating physical or mental impairments that may be considered a disability under the ADA. Does that include the family dog? In this webinar, you will be able to differentiate between a service animal and an animal that is used solely for companionship. The webinar will also cover innovative ways to accommodate service animals in the workplace.
Areas Covered
- ADA public accommodation requirements
- ADA employment accommodation requirements
- What are considered service animals under the ADA?
- Identifying employee requests for a service animal as an accommodation
- Real life case law
Who Should Attend
Human resource managers, human resource generalists, benefits personnel.
Topic Background
No Dogs Allowed? Or maybe, Service Animals Allowed. What is the difference between a companion animal and a service animal?