Does Your Business Include The Americans With Disabilities Act?

22/4/2020 0 Comments

Does Your Business Include The Americans With Disabilities Act?

As a small business, you should know you are required to comply with the rules and regulations set down by the Americans with Disabilities Act which we will refer to as the ADA.

ADA requirements are in place to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not being abused or discriminated against and allowed to live and work without unnecessary restrictions or restraints.

You Don't Need A Lawsuit:

It's really important that you comply with the ADA rules and regulations unless you want to run the chance of being slapped with a lawsuit. According to several ADA lawsuits filed in 2014, lawsuits rose to 63% which were higher than in 2013.

Keep in mind, there are people who spend their entire lives looking into the practice of businesses and always on the lookout for businesses that fail to comply with the ADA regulations. This would include not providing a number of handicapped parking spaces. If you are not in compliance and they find you, they will sue your business and if they win, you will be hit with a significant cash payout.

Protect Your Business By Staying In Compliance With The ADA:

Not only will this keep you from looking over your shoulder, but future customers are attracted by businesses that are in compliance with the ADA, especially disabled customers. It really doesn't take a lot of money, just turn certain parking spaces into handicapped spots, increase the width of the aisles and doorways, add ramps for access to the building, especially where stairs might exist.

One of the biggest challenges for small businesses is being aware of various law requirements. You can hire an expert to perform an ADA site survey. Your money will be wisely spent, especially if they discover where changes must be made to keep lawsuits away from your door.

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Yoel “Mo” Molina, I am a lifelong resident of Miami, Fl. I am a graduate of Miami Senior High, Class of 1992, Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S. 1997 and University of Maine School of Law, J.D. 2001. I have been practicing law in Miami Since 2001. I am a former training prosecutor in the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. I have experience in jury trials, appeals, and administrative hearings. I have appeared before judges across the State. My experience ranges from civil litigation matters, collection matters, foreclosure, business and corporate, contracts, real estate, leases and employment matters..

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