How to help people with dog allergies?

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Dec 15, 2018 20 Comments

Feels like more and more companies are bringing dogs into the office. I know a few people who are mild to severe allergic who are struggling a lot. One of my friend got an offer from Lyft, but he couldn't accept it because he can't breath around dogs. Lyft told him to take meds and that there is nothing they can do even though he can die...even after saying meds do not help much...He also got something similiar from Pinterest

It does not feel right that a whole group of people cannot work at a place due to a health issue out of their control. Their job opportunities are limited due to a benefit. Why it unreasonable to just keep the dogs at home? Is this another example of people doing things without thinking about the harm it can cause?

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  • Land O' Lakes / Ops
    zf2118

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    I don’t think it’s unreasonable; isn’t it less common to be a dog-friendly work environment?Companies that offer that benefit probably have some stats on percentages of people with dog-specific allergies and have run some numbers on that being an attractor versus a detractor. Sucks for your friend, but it seems like they’ll have to factor that into where they choose to apply and pursue.
    Dec 15, 2018 9
    • Spotify
      hvjyfbhh

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      OP
      I'm thinking nut dust is not common and no where the size of 1-2 dogs. But to focus, I do not think nuts are an issue especially since it's concentrated to a dining area and are a small size compared to one dog. I'm talking about many dogs throughout a building which causes health problems for people.
      Dec 15, 2018
    • Companies only need to provide a reasonable accommodation to be in compliance with the ADA. A company wide ban on a benefit is not viewed as reasonable.
      Dec 16, 2018
  • Wouldn't work in an office that allows dogs; never understood that noise.
    Dec 15, 2018 0
  • I don't think anyone will care until:

    a) there's a major incident and they get sued,
    b) they feel this is discrimination due to a disability and they get sued,
    or
    c) they realize they're losing out on talent.

    No matter how the alphabet goes, you're looking at a high probability of lawsuit.
    Dec 15, 2018 0
  • Google / Data
    jamal

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    365 pills of generic non drowsy allergy meds Are $10 at costco
    Dec 15, 2018 3
  • Eat the dog
    Dec 15, 2018 0