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Alligators and Other Animals in the Workplace

Posted by: Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on Thursday, November 2, 2023

Joseph Henney’s gator companion Wally is not an ordinary pet—he’s an official emotional support animal and one that is now somewhat famous after a video of Henney and Wally walking together in Philadelphia’s Love Park went viral and made news headlines. While having an alligator as a support animal is not common, many remote and hybrid workers have become accustomed to having an adorable furry friend in their home office, as they work. Sometimes, these little companions even make appearances on Zoom meetings and work calls (whether intentional or not).

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