DOT Says No More ‘Emotional Support Animals’ Allowed on Airplanes
The Transportation Department has issued a final rule which will prohibit bringing untrained “emotional support animals” onto public flights.
The Transportation Department has issued a final rule which will prohibit bringing untrained “emotional support animals” onto public flights.
The Transportation Department has proposed a rule change that would limit the practice of bringing untrained animals onto airplanes.
A DOT employee failed to pay several thousand dollars in parking fees in the agency’s garage, leading to his demotion and a 60-day suspension.
More people are bringing untrained pets into public for “emotional support,” but it’s leading to problems and more calls for regulation.
This case shows how trying to hide misconduct can end up compounding an employee’s woes.
What was the reason for firing this federal employee? He argued it was because he was called up for military duty. The agency said it was because he had involvement with convicted felons in his outside employment.