New guidance on how to support disabled employees who need to bring animals to work has been released by disability inclusion organisation the Business Disability Forum (BDF).
Bela Gor, head of legal at BDF, said HR should know how to make reasonable adjustments for support animals.
She told HR magazine: “We know that animals can offer vital assistance and support to many disabled people in the workplace. For employers, however, there are legitimate concerns about the impact of different animals on other employees and the wider business.”
The guide explains the different types of animals that many disabled people rely on, including assistance animals, guide dogs and emotional support animals.
The guides also cover what employers need to consider when making decisions around animals in the workplace.
It says in most workplaces, it will be reasonable for employers to let an employee bring in their guide dog or assistance animal, provided the animal is quiet, well-behaved and not disruptive and the workplace is a safe environment for the…
