Wow! This is the thanks this man gets for being wounded in the line of duty, all so we can live free. God bless this man and his service dog. Need more men like this in the world. Thanks to both man and dog for your service. 😘
Its as much a wound as ANY other mental issue. It dosnt just happen, it is caused and takes time to heal. Ask any car wreck, rape, assault, or whatever victim! There are so many way to wind up with PTSD its crazy. It kills ur life man. No one deserves it, especially not ppl who get it by fighting for others! And PTSD has been recognized by the ADA as a legitimate disability. Any PTSD dog is a service dog, not an ESA. Look things up before u talk crap about something you obviously know nothing about. You have no right to look down on anyone bud.
You are completely wrong the ADA updated their laws to include PTSD dogs in the Service dog law, right after 9/11 to help with more and more service member being diagnosed with PTSD and being approved to have service dogs to help with this disability. Probably should research it before making a comment like that.
+2bRealist It will go to court, unless there is a settlement. And a settlement is highly likely here, I think. I'll bet if he gets paid Fox will cover that too.
settle what? There has been no violation of any kind! No rule has been broken, no law has been broken, nor right has been taken away. He being a vet aside... employees do not have free rain of medical assistance in the work place. Weather that is an opiate pain killer, or service animal... SAFETY COMES FIRST!! If you are on pain killers, you will NOT BE OPERATING A FORK LIFT!! If you have a service animal, you will NOT BE WELDING WITH YOUR PET IN THE BOOTH!! I don't know this guy's detailed situation, but I do know there is A LOT MORE TO THIS STORY! So unless you know more... STOP BEING SO EASILY TRIGGERED BY PROPAGANDA NEWS!!
I have PTSD. I know how a dog can redirect ones pain away from the mind. I was victim of child abuse. I learned how to live with the bad memories that wake me up in midnight. I have no dog of my own but feel that dogs know how we feel and give us the attention we need to move on.
Good Lord. I would love to have a dog at my work. Animals bring out a certain chemical in us that makes us feel loved and have peace of mind and makes our soul feel one with God. I love animals.
Thank you for your service. It is very sad that a Veteran who was wounded and has a documented medical condition needs a service dog and is denied the right to work.. I can completely understand if people have allergies, however those people can take the proper precautions and the Veteran cannot take precautions for his condition since he is unsure what will trigger his . Thank you for serving our country and coming home alive.
Chill out, and watch your mouth kid.. like i said... there must be more to the story. Why would any business let go of a hero, over a service dog..?? Now get your emotional pantie out of a bunch and start thinking logically. This just doesn't happen in reality. Like I said in another post, I have veteran employees as well as clients.. I pulled this story out and got their opinion... they agreed, something doesn't sound right with this guy's story.,, unless the service dog was more of a hindrance than an aid to his working environment. That is why I brought up pain killers. Some of my guys are on them... they don't get to operate any heavy machinery... it's that simple. I don't have any with service pets, but If I did, I know of some positions that it would just be impossible for them to have with a service pet... not cuz I'm the prick you make me out to be, but because I actually CARE for the SAFETY and WELL BEING of my business AND the folks who both work and visit here... it's that simple.
Actually, it's not a reasonable accommodation. An emotional support animal is not a service dog and is not covered under service dog laws. Having been in the military, he should already be familiar with knowing regulations before correcting someone. I don't get why he didn't check the Americans with Disabilities Act before putting his employer on blast.
The King and the Clown ACTUALLY.... the employer doesn't get to decide by fiat whether this man is eligible for a service dog. Federal laws are going to take precedence in the end, whether it is fair or not. Though I'll admit that we don't have the full story. I'm watching and listening to this guy, and his body language says to me that he is being 100% truthful. I can spot a bullshitter a mile away and he isn't one. He will have a big settlement coming because I don't see this going to court.
I agree with you that the employer doesn't get to decide whether he is eligible for a service dog. That being said, Long doesn't get to arbitrarily decide whether it is a service dog. Service dogs are defined by federal law and are different from therapy dogs and emotional support animals. Therapy dogs and ESA's are pets and don't have public access rights, service dogs are considered assistive devices and do have public access rights. Granted service dogs can be for psychiatric conditions such as PTSD. However, as a requirement for being a service dog, it has to perform a minimum of 1 task or work item in relation to a person's condition, in addition to being able to recognize and respond to the person's condition. And again, I agree with you that we don't know the full story. So it's possible that it could only be a therapy dog or ESA and he didn't supply documentation that meets the requirements for having a service dog. It's not an unlimited right. Even in public places, where for the most part you can go unchallenged in regards to service dogs, they can still ask you, "What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?" to ascertain whether it is a service dog or not. The fact this hasn't gone to trial gives me a feeling Long may be in the wrong here. It's not hard to set up a Kickstarter or Gofundme page to cover legal expenses, there's probably even legal organizations that would pick this up pro bono. But him going to the media first to shame his employer doesn't sit right with me.
Ultimately they wont have a choice. A service dog is a tool like a wheelchair, they cant discriminate. One problem we have (in the USA) is there is no registration entity for a service animal so the people who use them have to jump through hoops getting the paperwork from the doctor and the organization which trained the dog. This is why so many people SAY they have a support animal when in fact their little fido is just a pet. This is especially prevalent when the animal is for emotional therapy rather than a seeing eye dog or one that does physical work (open doors, etc). I hope Yaunce goes to work for a company with a different culture toward his special needs. He should also file against Cincinnati bell because it seems their culture needs to make a big shift.
As a business owner, and proud employer of veterans as well as civilians, we do have some employees that require medical assistant devices, included service "pets". With that said... all medical assistant devices are welcomed as long as they serve the purpose of helping you do your job properly. If that medical assistant interferes with you doing your job is NOT ACCEPTABLE. regardless if it's heavy medication or a service pet. I'm not going to allow you to put yourself, our company, and our clients in danger because of a service pet or the side effects of medication.... PERIOD!! I don't know the details of this story, but something just doesn't seem right.. and my veteran employees agree. There is more to this story.
Main Street Boxer I'm saying that there is more to this story... What you just posted *IS GRANDSTANDING* .. lol dude, *YOU* need to get over yourself. *YOU* do not know the details of this story *YOU* do not even know if this is a real service dog ... and *NO ONE* knows if a crime has been committed because he didn't take his story to court as he should have, he is *GRANDSTANDING* on FoxNews O_o
No matter what part of the country you live in, if you work for the Phone Company, it's the same old story. I am saddened by this good man's story, but not surprised, especially with the attitude coming from the top.
Uhmmm...I call bull shit!! As a business owner, and proud employer of veterans as well as civilians, we do have some employees that require medical assistant devices, included service "pets". With that said... all medical assistant devices are welcomed as long as they serve the purpose of helping you do your job properly. If that medical assistant interferes with you doing your job is NOT ACCEPTABLE. regardless if it's heavy medication or a service pet. I'm not going to allow you to put yourself, our company, and our clients in danger because of a service pet or the side effects of medication.... PERIOD!! I don't know the details of this story, but something just doesn't seem right.. and my veteran employees agree. There is more to this story.
The Veterans with PTSD Service dogs fought for our Freedom everyday and this is some people treat them? I wouldn't do that to a Veteran. Service dog or not. Treat them the same way you would an elder. Respect them for giving you your Freedom! They have a Service Dog for PTSD, THEY ARE STILL VETERANS AND STILL HUMAN LIKE THE REST OF US!!
If there are those who only want to discriminate against innocent people including those with disabilities, those people should go to jail for discrimination against innocent people, violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, violation of state law, violation of federal law, and violation of the Constitution of the United States of America.
This man was hired as a technician. Cincinnati bells script to customers getting installed goes as this. " when the technician arrives someone 18 yrs or older must be present. for the safety of your pet and the technician, please secure any pets" therefore it would be hypocritical to allow this. i have Cincinnati bell and they respect our vets.
Not necessarily. Employment law is different from public access law. People in private homes do not have to allow the dog, so it would prevent him from actually performing the functions of the job. Employers don’t always have to give you the exact accommodation they want.
@@sdigf3167 Employers must allow for reasonable accommodation. If the dog does not interfere with his job, or does not cause any sort of danger, then they must allow the dog under reasonable accommodation. This does not require home owners to allow him to bring the dog into their home.
@@peepslostsheep Service Dogs fall under Title I for employment, and not Title II. Under Title I there is no definition of what a Service Dog is, or when it becomes a reasonable accommodation. It is not as cut and dried as in Title II. As an example, ESA may be considered as a reasonable accommodation under Title I. For employment you also have to provide documentation that could include a diagnosis, Prescription for the dog, and proof of training. None of those are required under Title II. The employer can also require extensive medical information regarding the employee’s disability and explaining how the service animal’s presence will relate to his or her ability to perform the duties of the job, in order to evaluate the request. If the employee cannot adequately show that employee’s disability and the service animal’s function are related, the employer CAN deny the accommodation. It's not just about asking and the employer automatically being required to grant the request. Your "must allow" is inaccurate.
Is C4 really the best name for the dog? I'm a veteran and have a life-long friend that is also a vet and has a service dog, so I have no problem with them. I just can see him calling his dog in some places possibly causing a panic. I do love the name though.
I would understand from the company's position if it was a food service job, or sterile environment for medical supplies, but this guy can have the dog travel with him in his work truck.
Emotional support dog is not a "Service Dog". Look it up, first paragraph of the ADA. This is more abused than a Handicap parking hang tag in Florida. If you have done your job successfully for a year and a half without the dog, than this is an attention grabber and a stunt. If it's not, find a job that is more conducive to your situation. Thank you for your service, and too all those not seeking the lime light who served, God Bless!
BΔᴆ MєᴆÎÇÎNє service dogs are prescribed like pills and you can’t just go down to the local pet store and get one. Sometimes it takes a while - sometimes after trying other treatments. The fact he went awhile without one isn’t a problem. The fact the company appears to be in violation of federal law is a huge problem. They really need to add major teeth to that law.
I can see issues with his particular job. Private citizens have no obligation to allow his dog into their homes. I don't know if they do businesses exclusively, or residential installs too? I see issues.
I’m confused a service dog doesn’t cost the company a cent as a accommodation whereas most accommodations costs something so y are they refusing other than cruel and discrimination and maybe never wanted to hire him
This pisses me off, and I'm against many service dog users who are just gaming the system. This guy served TEN years in the military, much of it in combat. He's not taking advantage of the system. Other people have already said it but it seems he has a slam-dunk discrimination claim.
I would think the law dept. of Cinn. Bell might have different idea than HR as to what's legal and what isn't. I hate to say it usually, but in this case the man offered up his life and served his country, wounded as he was, now the sue the hell out of Cinn. bell. Good luck patriot.
I noted how the interviewer said " a bucket of pills"....obviously he has preconceived opinions on mental health medications! A number of therapies assist in treating mental illness including medication, pet therapy, exercise, CBT therapy, diet and supplements, etc, etc!
Mikayla F to be fair he's just trying to make the person he's intervening look good and not be judgmental. And to be fair if he was to go just medication he would need to be taking more pills.
Maybe some people who work at the company have allergies, asthma, or other respiratory issues. Let's hear the other side of the story. This man's integrity and rights are only part of the story...
Even so, it wouldnt be a problem. In reality....i´ve NEVER heard a person who actually is allergic or have asthma wine & complain.....however, lots from those individuals who are not allergic themselves & who for whatever reason can´t stand dogs or simply want to cry & bitch....just cause they can.
How can anyone turn away a doggy in the first place? A lab of all breeds. Lol About 3 months ago I saw a guys pickup on the back it read BLACK LABS MATTER. Lol 4-28-18
@@sdigf3167 The ADA requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations. Unless something about the job makes it unsafe, allowing a service dog is part of reasonable accommodations. Obviously if he is visiting other peoples homes, then the home owner is not required to allow the dog as that is a private residence.
There are no certifications in the USA. The ADA even has a section warning about all the online scam “certification” sites, saying “They have no legal standing”. Those sites should be shut down, they steal money from the disabled. I just met a woman who bought a badge, vest and certificate for hers and thought it was legal. Her dog wasn’t even trained and had to be kicked out, she spent a couple hundred bucks for nothing. I felt really bad for her. Stealing from the disabled is just awful. It’s the persons legally diagnosed disability and special task training that make a dog a service dog. Many stores are catching onto those scams and refusing a dogs entry if they aren’t properly trained.
GuitarZombie federal law disagrees with you. He doesn’t have to prove anything, they have to prove the dog would cause their company a hardship. Service dogs are generally required to be allowed to go wherever a human can go. If he presses the issue, this company will have some hard explaining to do in federal court.
Sorry I respect and honor veterans but they do not gain any more freedoms or personal liberties than other citizens. You can't just have people showing up with dogs, it is so easy to get a dog registered as a therapy tool, that people would abuse it. What if the business is not set up for animals, what if it gets hurt or bites a co-worker or customer? To many variables to deal with, and not worth the hassle.
there is a major difference between a wheelchair and therapy dog, if you cant see that then you do not have the brain power to converse with me. I dont have a problem with seeing eye dogs, but therapy dogs should not have to be allowed if business does not want them.
Honestly this "service dog" bullshit has gone too far. So he needs his dog at his work? Just as the PTSD issue is so very overblown (example: I was approached by an Air Force retiree who wanted to give me hints on how to con the VA into making them pay me PTSD benefits and I replied that I was an HONEST vet, so sorry. Another AF vet who retired I met working as a desk clerk in a hotel. I started up a chat because we 20 year guys like to swap sea stories. He mentioned how good he had it with retirement and his 80% disability benefits, a disability that did not affect his job performance or communicating with others, and BRAGGING about how he conned the VA out of that 80%.) I have an acquaintance that is a medical professional with the VA that has constantly berated me for not making the effort to "jump on that band wagon" because I am the ONLY retired service member she has EVER met that does not get some disability. The ONLY ONE. Honestly, I am beginning to feel like a real chump.....
A service dog is no different than a wheelchair. Its a tool and it isnt about the other people.
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Oh brother... He made it through interview with out his dog. This is bologna... my Dad fought in Normandy, North Africa, The Rhineland's... so forth. He made it through life without taking his dog to work with him.
ZooSolo MoHambone said by a person who has no idea what it's like to have ptsd. And to have face the choice of hmmm take this handful of pills. All of which cause secondary and third issues. Along with worse symptoms than they actual treat. Not to mention a plethora of other health issues and often even deny you he ability to work because of the potential side effects that you may not even personally suffer from. But hey businesses are about numbers and don't care or a specially trained animal that can mitigate the same symptoms, is all around safer for me and those around me, and improve the quality of life and keep one more veteran from having to go on disability because no one will hire them and have them be able to once again be productive members of society. BTW let me educate you on a few things. For instance did you know veterans that serve more than one tour are more likely to have issues as opposed to someone who does one tour. WW2 veterans deployments were actually far shorter than the average tour served by Vietnam and Iraq/Afghanistan. Also due to years of ww2 veterans not receiving proper treatment being told they simply suffered from shell shock many have died from suicide, but because it wasn't something talked about no one bothered to publish the numbers because everyone assumed it had nothing to do with what had happened over x amount of years ago. Also here is another reason why your statement is highly offensive. You realize peopke with ptsd like most people with health or mental issues have good or bad days right? So before you comment on something maybe you should educate yourself. Also consider what your father a veteran would think of your condescending tone towards one of his brothers or sisters. I'll give you a hint veterans may talk crud on each other, but if you and you are an outsider sorry to burst your bubble say anything. Watch how fast they will defend each other and you your own ass.
ZooSolo MoHambone.. How do we know that his service dog is not laying at his feet just like most trained service dogs do when their owner is busy with something else?
Wow! This is the thanks this man gets for being wounded in the line of duty, all so we can live free. God bless this man and his service dog. Need more men like this in the world. Thanks to both man and dog for your service. 😘
FiveRings OneBrady ptsd isnt a wound lol no job site would let you bring a esa to work
Its as much a wound as ANY other mental issue.
It dosnt just happen, it is caused and takes time to heal.
Ask any car wreck, rape, assault, or whatever victim!
There are so many way to wind up with PTSD its crazy.
It kills ur life man.
No one deserves it, especially not ppl who get it by fighting for others!
And PTSD has been recognized by the ADA as a legitimate disability.
Any PTSD dog is a service dog, not an ESA.
Look things up before u talk crap about something you obviously know nothing about.
You have no right to look down on anyone bud.
FiveRings OneBrady stop loss in war zone
You are completely wrong the ADA updated their laws to include PTSD dogs in the Service dog law, right after 9/11 to help with more and more service member being diagnosed with PTSD and being approved to have service dogs to help with this disability. Probably should research it before making a comment like that.
PreacherJimC actually the DOJ amended the regulation on task
This is a clear case of discrimination. This company should be ashamed of themselves and I hope someone out there hires this man immediately.
He has grounds for a discrimination claim.
then he would be in court, and not a ratings piece for foxnews ;-)
There is more to this story...
agree
+2bRealist It will go to court, unless there is a settlement. And a settlement is highly likely here, I think. I'll bet if he gets paid Fox will cover that too.
settle what? There has been no violation of any kind! No rule has been broken, no law has been broken, nor right has been taken away. He being a vet aside... employees do not have free rain of medical assistance in the work place. Weather that is an opiate pain killer, or service animal... SAFETY COMES FIRST!!
If you are on pain killers, you will NOT BE OPERATING A FORK LIFT!!
If you have a service animal, you will NOT BE WELDING WITH YOUR PET IN THE BOOTH!!
I don't know this guy's detailed situation, but I do know there is A LOT MORE TO THIS STORY!
So unless you know more... STOP BEING SO EASILY TRIGGERED BY PROPAGANDA NEWS!!
Joseph Fleeger lol no he dont esa dont have public access
I have PTSD. I know how a dog can redirect ones pain away from the mind. I was victim of child abuse. I learned how to live with the bad memories that wake me up in midnight. I have no dog of my own but feel that dogs know how we feel and give us the attention we need to move on.
Good Lord. I would love to have a dog at my work. Animals bring out a certain chemical in us that makes us feel loved and have peace of mind and makes our soul feel one with God. I love animals.
Connie Fancher, you're talking about emotional support animals, service dogs are different.
Thank you for your service. It is very sad that a Veteran who was wounded and has a documented medical condition needs a service dog and is denied the right to work.. I can completely understand if people have allergies, however those people can take the proper precautions and the Veteran cannot take precautions for his condition since he is unsure what will trigger his . Thank you for serving our country and coming home alive.
Thanks for your service Yaunce, you are a Hero!!!
It is reasonable accomodation, but why would you deprive a veteran of their rights? I hope that company gets more media attention.
there are limits to things.. would it be reasonable for you to operate a school bus on opiates ??
There is more to this story
Chill out, and watch your mouth kid..
like i said... there must be more to the story.
Why would any business let go of a hero, over a service dog..??
Now get your emotional pantie out of a bunch and start thinking logically. This just doesn't happen in reality. Like I said in another post, I have veteran employees as well as clients.. I pulled this story out and got their opinion... they agreed, something doesn't sound right with this guy's story.,, unless the service dog was more of a hindrance than an aid to his working environment.
That is why I brought up pain killers. Some of my guys are on them... they don't get to operate any heavy machinery... it's that simple. I don't have any with service pets, but If I did, I know of some positions that it would just be impossible for them to have with a service pet... not cuz I'm the prick you make me out to be, but because I actually CARE for the SAFETY and WELL BEING of my business AND the folks who both work and visit here... it's that simple.
Actually, it's not a reasonable accommodation. An emotional support animal is not a service dog and is not covered under service dog laws.
Having been in the military, he should already be familiar with knowing regulations before correcting someone. I don't get why he didn't check the Americans with Disabilities Act before putting his employer on blast.
The King and the Clown ACTUALLY.... the employer doesn't get to decide by fiat whether this man is eligible for a service dog. Federal laws are going to take precedence in the end, whether it is fair or not. Though I'll admit that we don't have the full story. I'm watching and listening to this guy, and his body language says to me that he is being 100% truthful. I can spot a bullshitter a mile away and he isn't one. He will have a big settlement coming because I don't see this going to court.
I agree with you that the employer doesn't get to decide whether he is eligible for a service dog. That being said, Long doesn't get to arbitrarily decide whether it is a service dog.
Service dogs are defined by federal law and are different from therapy dogs and emotional support animals. Therapy dogs and ESA's are pets and don't have public access rights, service dogs are considered assistive devices and do have public access rights. Granted service dogs can be for psychiatric conditions such as PTSD. However, as a requirement for being a service dog, it has to perform a minimum of 1 task or work item in relation to a person's condition, in addition to being able to recognize and respond to the person's condition.
And again, I agree with you that we don't know the full story. So it's possible that it could only be a therapy dog or ESA and he didn't supply documentation that meets the requirements for having a service dog. It's not an unlimited right. Even in public places, where for the most part you can go unchallenged in regards to service dogs, they can still ask you, "What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?" to ascertain whether it is a service dog or not.
The fact this hasn't gone to trial gives me a feeling Long may be in the wrong here. It's not hard to set up a Kickstarter or Gofundme page to cover legal expenses, there's probably even legal organizations that would pick this up pro bono. But him going to the media first to shame his employer doesn't sit right with me.
Ultimately they wont have a choice. A service dog is a tool like a wheelchair, they cant discriminate. One problem we have (in the USA) is there is no registration entity for a service animal so the people who use them have to jump through hoops getting the paperwork from the doctor and the organization which trained the dog. This is why so many people SAY they have a support animal when in fact their little fido is just a pet. This is especially prevalent when the animal is for emotional therapy rather than a seeing eye dog or one that does physical work (open doors, etc). I hope Yaunce goes to work for a company with a different culture toward his special needs. He should also file against Cincinnati bell because it seems their culture needs to make a big shift.
Funny thing is is that some people owner train their dog so they don't have prove that the dogs trained
lawsuit for disability discrimination
then why is he on foxnews doing a ratings piece and not in court?? O_o
There is more to this story
because he wants to talk about his trials with the company and bringing in his service dog. Doesn't mean he hasn't or won't take legal action.
As a business owner, and proud employer of veterans as well as
civilians, we do have some employees that require medical assistant
devices, included service "pets".
With that said... all medical assistant devices are welcomed as long as
they serve the purpose of helping you do your job properly. If that
medical assistant interferes with you doing your job is NOT ACCEPTABLE.
regardless if it's heavy medication or a service pet.
I'm not going to allow you to put yourself, our company, and our clients
in danger because of a service pet or the side effects of
medication.... PERIOD!!
I don't know the details of this story, but something just doesn't seem
right.. and my veteran employees agree. There is more to this story.
Main Street Boxer
I'm saying that there is more to this story...
What you just posted *IS GRANDSTANDING* .. lol dude, *YOU* need to get over yourself.
*YOU* do not know the details of this story
*YOU* do not even know if this is a real service dog
... and *NO ONE* knows if a crime has been committed because he didn't take his story to court as he should have, he is *GRANDSTANDING* on FoxNews O_o
No matter what part of the country you live in, if you work for the Phone Company, it's the same old story. I am saddened by this good man's story, but not surprised, especially with the attitude coming from the top.
Uhmmm...I call bull shit!!
As a business owner, and proud employer of veterans as well as civilians, we do have some employees that require medical assistant devices, included service "pets".
With that said... all medical assistant devices are welcomed as long as they serve the purpose of helping you do your job properly. If that medical assistant interferes with you doing your job is NOT ACCEPTABLE. regardless if it's heavy medication or a service pet.
I'm not going to allow you to put yourself, our company, and our clients in danger because of a service pet or the side effects of medication.... PERIOD!!
I don't know the details of this story, but something just doesn't seem right.. and my veteran employees agree. There is more to this story.
The Veterans with PTSD Service dogs fought for our Freedom everyday and this is some people treat them? I wouldn't do that to a Veteran. Service dog or not. Treat them the same way you would an elder. Respect them for giving you your Freedom! They have a Service Dog for PTSD, THEY ARE STILL VETERANS AND STILL HUMAN LIKE THE REST OF US!!
Yaunce a the real definition of a hero
Lose the job, sue for millions and do what you want for the rest of your life.
Sue the hell out of this company
If there are those who only want to discriminate against innocent people including those with disabilities, those people should go to jail for discrimination against innocent people, violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, violation of state law, violation of federal law, and violation of the Constitution of the United States of America.
This man was hired as a technician. Cincinnati bells script to customers getting installed goes as this. " when the technician arrives someone 18 yrs or older must be present. for the safety of your pet and the technician, please secure any pets" therefore it would be hypocritical to allow this. i have Cincinnati bell and they respect our vets.
how did this turn out?
You can sue this company for violation of the ADA
Not necessarily. Employment law is different from public access law. People in private homes do not have to allow the dog, so it would prevent him from actually performing the functions of the job. Employers don’t always have to give you the exact accommodation they want.
@@sdigf3167 Employers must allow for reasonable accommodation. If the dog does not interfere with his job, or does not cause any sort of danger, then they must allow the dog under reasonable accommodation.
This does not require home owners to allow him to bring the dog into their home.
@@peepslostsheep Service Dogs fall under Title I for employment, and not Title II. Under Title I there is no definition of what a Service Dog is, or when it becomes a reasonable accommodation. It is not as cut and dried as in Title II. As an example, ESA may be considered as a reasonable accommodation under Title I. For employment you also have to provide documentation that could include a diagnosis, Prescription for the dog, and proof of training. None of those are required under Title II. The employer can also require extensive medical information regarding the employee’s disability and explaining how the service animal’s presence will relate to his or her ability to perform the duties of the job, in order to evaluate the request. If the employee cannot adequately show that employee’s disability and the service animal’s function are related, the employer CAN deny the accommodation. It's not just about asking and the employer automatically being required to grant the request. Your "must allow" is inaccurate.
The distance these folks go for dogs is disturbing.
Is C4 really the best name for the dog? I'm a veteran and have a life-long friend that is also a vet and has a service dog, so I have no problem with them. I just can see him calling his dog in some places possibly causing a panic. I do love the name though.
Dogs are awesome and help you. Man should be able to bring dog.
I would understand from the company's position if it was a food service job, or sterile environment for medical supplies, but this guy can have the dog travel with him in his work truck.
You can go on a tour of duty, literally killing people, but you can't go to work without your dog?
Sue the hell out of bell
He can technically go to Human Rights.
What if he was disabled and needed a dog? Would they fire him? She them, get a good lawyer!
Emotional support dog is not a "Service Dog". Look it up, first paragraph of the ADA. This is more abused than a Handicap parking hang tag in Florida. If you have done your job successfully for a year and a half without the dog, than this is an attention grabber and a stunt. If it's not, find a job that is more conducive to your situation. Thank you for your service, and too all those not seeking the lime light who served, God Bless!
BΔᴆ MєᴆÎÇÎNє service dogs are prescribed like pills and you can’t just go down to the local pet store and get one. Sometimes it takes a while - sometimes after trying other treatments. The fact he went awhile without one isn’t a problem. The fact the company appears to be in violation of federal law is a huge problem.
They really need to add major teeth to that law.
@E Boston yeah, that was supposed to be ‘aren’t’. Oh well.
Will it be news when he gets a promotion and quits?
I can see issues with his particular job. Private citizens have no obligation to allow his dog into their homes. I don't know if they do businesses exclusively, or residential installs too? I see issues.
Sue not she! This is this Kindle.
Hang in there friend, and thank you so much for your service to our country. This too shall pass.
I’m confused a service dog doesn’t cost the company a cent as a accommodation whereas most accommodations costs something so y are they refusing other than cruel and discrimination and maybe never wanted to hire him
let them fire you and get attorney
This pisses me off, and I'm against many service dog users who are just gaming the system. This guy served TEN years in the military, much of it in combat. He's not taking advantage of the system. Other people have already said it but it seems he has a slam-dunk discrimination claim.
ITS DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE.. WHICH IS AGAINST THE LAW...
if he was working in food environment, understandable. all and all depends.
I would think the law dept. of Cinn. Bell might have different idea than HR as to what's legal and what isn't. I hate to say it usually, but in this case the man offered up his life and served his country, wounded as he was, now the sue the hell out of Cinn. bell. Good luck patriot.
I noted how the interviewer said " a bucket of pills"....obviously he has preconceived opinions on mental health medications! A number of therapies assist in treating mental illness including medication, pet therapy, exercise, CBT therapy, diet and supplements, etc, etc!
Mikayla F to be fair he's just trying to make the person he's intervening look good and not be judgmental. And to be fair if he was to go just medication he would need to be taking more pills.
That's a hard accommodation to make for a guy that goes into private homes to install telecommunications- how is that supposed to work?
It wouldn’t.
Maybe some people who work at the company have allergies, asthma, or other respiratory issues. Let's hear the other side of the story. This man's integrity and rights are only part of the story...
Even so, it wouldnt be a problem. In reality....i´ve NEVER heard a person who actually is allergic or have asthma wine & complain.....however, lots from those individuals who are not allergic themselves & who for whatever reason can´t stand dogs or simply want to cry & bitch....just cause they can.
Flora de Lunares even then something still needs to be done
COUNT THE NUMBER OF MUSLIMS IN THE BUSINESS AND THEN YOU WILL KNOW WHY
Is this a service dog, or an emotional support anlmal?
How can anyone turn away a doggy in the first place? A lab of all breeds. Lol
About 3 months ago I saw a guys pickup on the back it read BLACK LABS MATTER.
Lol
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As a vet myself, I have to say all this stuff about "service dogs" is preposterous.
D Storm you're not a vet
contact ACLU
we will have to go down there and a talk! Basic respect!
Why do service dogs get so much special treatment in this country? #ALLDogsMatter
Employer is violating both the ADA, ADAAA and Rehabilitation Act.
If it’s a true certified service dog they can’t refuse. But if it’s an emotional support dog then they can refuse
Actually, that’s not true. Employment law is not the same as public access law.
@@sdigf3167 The ADA requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations. Unless something about the job makes it unsafe, allowing a service dog is part of reasonable accommodations.
Obviously if he is visiting other peoples homes, then the home owner is not required to allow the dog as that is a private residence.
There are no certifications in the USA. The ADA even has a section warning about all the online scam “certification” sites, saying “They have no legal standing”. Those sites should be shut down, they steal money from the disabled. I just met a woman who bought a badge, vest and certificate for hers and thought it was legal. Her dog wasn’t even trained and had to be kicked out, she spent a couple hundred bucks for nothing. I felt really bad for her. Stealing from the disabled is just awful. It’s the persons legally diagnosed disability and special task training that make a dog a service dog. Many stores are catching onto those scams and refusing a dogs entry if they aren’t properly trained.
Dogs are not allowed or appropriate everywhere people.
If you told me you had to bring a dog to work I would not hire you
You are a lazy bum and would never be in any position to hire or fire people. You get a very big Fuck You!!
GuitarZombie federal law disagrees with you. He doesn’t have to prove anything, they have to prove the dog would cause their company a hardship. Service dogs are generally required to be allowed to go wherever a human can go. If he presses the issue, this company will have some hard explaining to do in federal court.
And he would now own you and your company.
sorry BUSINESS SHOULD BE ABLE TO SAY NO TO DOGS.
John Finlayson Not when he is a veteran, and the dog is more than a pet, it's a therapy tool!
I have to agree in this case.
Sorry I respect and honor veterans but they do not gain any more freedoms or personal liberties than other citizens. You can't just have people showing up with dogs, it is so easy to get a dog registered as a therapy tool, that people would abuse it. What if the business is not set up for animals, what if it gets hurt or bites a co-worker or customer? To many variables to deal with, and not worth the hassle.
there is a major difference between a wheelchair and therapy dog, if you cant see that then you do not have the brain power to converse with me. I dont have a problem with seeing eye dogs, but therapy dogs should not have to be allowed if business does not want them.
Katelyn Pendergraff but its really not defined or not, its still a dog
BS, it seems to be all about "you". Typical "me first" mentality.
Chewybrand You first into combat?
Chewybrand yeah, you go and enjoy your freedom at the expense of these heroes.
Honestly this "service dog" bullshit has gone too far. So he needs his dog at his work? Just as the PTSD issue is so very overblown (example: I was approached by an Air Force retiree who wanted to give me hints on how to con the VA into making them pay me PTSD benefits and I replied that I was an HONEST vet, so sorry. Another AF vet who retired I met working as a desk clerk in a hotel. I started up a chat because we 20 year guys like to swap sea stories. He mentioned how good he had it with retirement and his 80% disability benefits, a disability that did not affect his job performance or communicating with others, and BRAGGING about how he conned the VA out of that 80%.) I have an acquaintance that is a medical professional with the VA that has constantly berated me for not making the effort to "jump on that band wagon" because I am the ONLY retired service member she has EVER met that does not get some disability. The ONLY ONE. Honestly, I am beginning to feel like a real chump.....
thats a bit much. brimgimg a service dog to work everyday. hes not ready for the work force then.
Hi, service dogs are allowed everywhere with their handler. You clearly dont understand ADA. :)
real news
I like dogs but I can understand that cat people might be triggered by a dog.
It is illegal to refuse entrance or service to a service dog assisted person due to the dog, so why is this an employee issue.
A service dog is no different than a wheelchair. Its a tool and it isnt about the other people.
Oh brother... He made it through interview with out his dog. This is bologna... my Dad fought in Normandy, North Africa, The Rhineland's... so forth. He made it through life without taking his dog to work with him.
ZooSolo MoHambone said by a person who has no idea what it's like to have ptsd. And to have face the choice of hmmm take this handful of pills. All of which cause secondary and third issues. Along with worse symptoms than they actual treat. Not to mention a plethora of other health issues and often even deny you he ability to work because of the potential side effects that you may not even personally suffer from. But hey businesses are about numbers and don't care or a specially trained animal that can mitigate the same symptoms, is all around safer for me and those around me, and improve the quality of life and keep one more veteran from having to go on disability because no one will hire them and have them be able to once again be productive members of society. BTW let me educate you on a few things. For instance did you know veterans that serve more than one tour are more likely to have issues as opposed to someone who does one tour. WW2 veterans deployments were actually far shorter than the average tour served by Vietnam and Iraq/Afghanistan. Also due to years of ww2 veterans not receiving proper treatment being told they simply suffered from shell shock many have died from suicide, but because it wasn't something talked about no one bothered to publish the numbers because everyone assumed it had nothing to do with what had happened over x amount of years ago. Also here is another reason why your statement is highly offensive. You realize peopke with ptsd like most people with health or mental issues have good or bad days right? So before you comment on something maybe you should educate yourself. Also consider what your father a veteran would think of your condescending tone towards one of his brothers or sisters. I'll give you a hint veterans may talk crud on each other, but if you and you are an outsider sorry to burst your bubble say anything. Watch how fast they will defend each other and you your own ass.
ZooSolo MoHambone.. How do we know that his service dog is not laying at his feet just like most trained service dogs do when their owner is busy with something else?
ZooSolo MoHambone headshot fool
The dog was on his side idiot
ZooSolo MoHambone his dog was on the floor
ZooSolo MoHambone you don't even have a clue what the hell your even talking about