As a business owner or employer, just what the hell is supposed to be done here?

[Anti Federalist]

When regulations attack.

And I am aware of any possible inconsistencies, WRT to my stances on employer mandated drug tests and other such things.

And WTF?

Paprika?

For all those who support banning smoking in homes and apartments, should this woman have the right to remove paprika from my kitchen cabinets?


“Ex-Worker Sues City Over Service Dog For Paprika Allergy”

by Walter Olson on April 19, 2012

http://overlawyered.com/2012/04/ex-w...prika-allergy/

“A former city worker is suing Indianapolis after she claims the city failed to accommodate the service dog she needs due to her severe allergy to paprika.” The city had already removed certain foods from its vending machines but declined to accept a service dog as reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because a co-worker was allergic to dogs.

[LibForestPaul]

youhad to make me go look, didn't you. i thought, nah, what...this has got to be joke

http://angelservicedogs.com/

[LibForestPaul]

Well its civil service, so tax payout for all.

Now if this was private employer, Vaseline and thank you sir may i have another would likely be in order.

[Pericles]

Since our company never has any job openings, we don't have employment law and regulation issues.

[thoughtomator]

The situation is onerous enough that unless your business is very highly profitable, or you're getting a special deal from the government that lightens the economic load of regulations & taxes, there is little incentive to hire anyone. With so few businesses hiring for so few positions, fewer payroll taxes are being paid, worsening the financial position of programs like SS and Medicare, neither of which was in good shape to begin with. This makes the Keynesian morons demand higher taxes and more printed money, making businesses want to hire even less (or go out of business), lessening tax revenue, etc. in a vicious cycle that can destroy the whole economy.

[Danke]

I laugh at all the "comfort" animals now allowed (outside of kennels) in the cabin of the commercial airline aircraft.

I'm kinda allergic to cats and dogs, what about me, wah!

[PaulConventionWV]

When regulations attack.

And I am aware of any possible inconsistencies, WRT to my stances on employer mandated drug tests and other such things.

And WTF?

Paprika?

For all those who support banning smoking in homes and apartments, should this woman have the right to remove paprika from my kitchen cabinets?


“Ex-Worker Sues City Over Service Dog For Paprika Allergy”

by Walter Olson on April 19, 2012

http://overlawyered.com/2012/04/ex-w...prika-allergy/

“A former city worker is suing Indianapolis after she claims the city failed to accommodate the service dog she needs due to her severe allergy to paprika.” The city had already removed certain foods from its vending machines but declined to accept a service dog as reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because a co-worker was allergic to dogs.

What is this about? The most I can make out is that she is suing the city because she worked there and paprika caused her to have an allergic reaction, and somehow a dog is involved. I really don't get what this story is about. Can someone clarify it for me?

[Anti Federalist]

What is this about? The most I can make out is that she is suing the city because she worked there and paprika caused her to have an allergic reaction, and somehow a dog is involved. I really don't get what this story is about. Can someone clarify it for me?

I read a little more, here's a thumbnail:

Woman has paprika allergy.

Woman needs service dog to, I'm assuming, sniff out paprika, before it gets close enough to her that she turns into Violet Beauregarde or some damn thing.

Woman is denied permission to bring service dog to work, because another worker is allergic to dogs, thus opening up another can of regulatory worms.

Woman with paprika allergy sues.

Woman is city worker so taxpayers will end up paying.

Employer is faced with a regulatory Catch22.

Do I get sued by the paprika allergy woman or the dog allergy woman?

[aGameOfThrones]

[Sentient Void]

regulations like.... fair trade policies???