Lisa Guerin is the author or co-author of several Nolo books, including The Manager's Legal Handbook, Dealing with Problem Employees, The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws, The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave, Workplace Investigations, and Create Your Own Employee Handbook. Guerin has practiced employment law in government, public interest, and private practice, where she has represented clients at all levels of state and federal courts and in agency proceedings. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law.
Articles By Lisa Guerin
Arizona Laws on Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals
Arizona and federal law allow you to bring service dogs, but not emotional support animals, to all public places.
Alaska Laws on Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals
In Alaska, anyone with a disability can be accompanied by a certified service animal in a public place.
Can I Be Fired While on Maternity Leave?
Can they fire me while I'm taking FMLA leave?
Washington Laws on Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals
Washington law allows people with disabilities to be accompanied by their service dogs.
Can my employer require me to take my "lunch" break right after I get to work?
Is it legal for my employer to schedule my lunch for an hour after I get to work?
Oregon Laws on Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals
Where Oregon and federal laws allow you to bring your assistance animal or service dog.
Alabama Laws on Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals
Alabama law provides the right to have a service dog for physical or mental disabilities in public places and housing.
Arkansas Laws on Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals
Arkansas state law and federal law together allow service dogs and psychiatric service animals in public places.
What Is the EEOC?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination.
Maryland Laws on Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals
Under Maryland and federal law, you may bring a service animal into housing or any public place.