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This webinar provides essential guidance for HR professionals, compliance officers, legal counsel, and managers on how to lawfully handle such requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable state and local laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eAttendees will learn the fundamental differences between service animals, emotional support animals (ESAs), and companion animals, and why these distinctions are critical in determining workplace accommodations. The session will clarify what qualifies as a service animal under federal law, what documentation employers can legally request, and how to respond to requests without overstepping legal boundaries. 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