Legal Issues Regarding Service Animals in the Workplace
Susan Fahey Desmond is a partner with McGlinchey Stafford PLLC with
offices across the country. A noted author and speaker, Susan has been
representing management in all areas of labor and employment law for
over 35 years. She has been named in Best Lawyers in America and as one
of America’s Leading Business Lawyers for labor and employment law. She
has also been named as one of the top 25 female lawyers in Louisiana.
Susan is licensed to practice in Colorado, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
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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?
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$200.00
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