Prepare your policy for a proliferation of pandemic puppies.

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During the past year, lots of your employees got new pets. As people return to the workplace, expect more "Can I bring my dog to work? questions. Now's a good time to clarify (or draft) your policy as a perk or recruitment tool.

Three considerations: If an employee is allergic, you have an ADA obligation to segregate the pet, improve ventilation or require the pet to stay home. Require animals to be "office-broken"--no biting, barking or...