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Barking Up the Wrong Tree? Service and Emotional Support Animals in the Workspace
Most of us know something about service animals, but what about emotional support animals, comfort animals, and the like? Are they permitted in the workplace? The EEOC’s stance that an emotional support animal may be a required reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability, even if it is not a trained service dog, fails to provide an easy answer.
This presentation will provide guidance to help you make this challenging reasonable accommodation determination.
Learning objectives
- Determine the difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal.
- Recognize when an emotional support animal would be a reasonable accommodation.
- Effectively navigate the interactive process when requests for animals in the workplace arise.
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Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
Can I earn CLE credits for this class?
CLE applications are the responsibility of each attendee; FELTG does not apply for the credits on behalf of attendees. If you are seeking CLE credit, you may use the materials provided by FELTG in submission to your state bar. You may also request a certificate of completion which will contain the number of training hours attended.
- Type: Agency Direct
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Categories: EEO Training, Employee Relations, Supervisor Training
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