How should employers handle requests for “service animals in training”?

The ADA does not require employers to accommodate service animals in training. However, some state and local laws may have different requirements. Employers should check the laws in their specific area and consider whether allowing a “service animal in training” would be a reasonable accommodation. It is important to engage in an interactive process with the employee and consider the potential benefits and challenges of allowing a “service animal in training” in the workplace.