Many travelers specifically look for hotels that offer swimming pools. A pool can be a source of entertainment for children and a way for them to blow off energy after a long day on the road during a car trip. Pools can also provide a healthy, low-impact exercise...
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When substance abuse and job duties collide
Recently, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the struggles a natural gas plant worker had to accommodate classes for a 90-day substance abuse course following the worker’s third arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) were not violations of...
Can businesses prevent ADA website compliance claims?
Developing a website allows a business to market itself and connect with prospective consumers. However, new websites are also at risk of specific type of liability. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that companies make their goods and services...
What are the ADA requirements for a ramp?
Business owners are sometimes worried about being accused of ADA violations because they have skipped important steps that are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. For example, maybe a business doesn’t have any handicap-accessible bathrooms or fire exits....
Every ADA settlement is unique
If your business is being sued for ADA violations, you may be wondering what a settlement is going to look like if you do end up having to pay due to alleged violations of accessibility law. In some cases, people in your position go online to look for average values...
The Supreme Court looks at “testers” and the ADA
One of the primary ways the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is enforced is through private lawsuits – but is that practice actually abusive and burdensome on small businesses? The Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer case that’s recently been heard by the U.S. Supreme...
Dealing with ADA website compliance issues
Ensuring that your website is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not just a legal requirement for some websites (although the law is evolving across the country). It's a commitment to inclusivity. ADA compliance means making your website...
2 first steps for restaurateurs concerned about ADA compliance
Are you preparing to open your first restaurant? Right now, you may be focused on creating new dishes and hiring experienced staff, but don’t forget about your obligation to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Many ADA compliance lawsuits originate...
Why the Supreme Court’s ADA “tester” case matters
Ordinarily, when an individual is concerned that a business may have violated their rights enshrined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they file a complaint, and that complaint is investigated. Legal action may be taken against that business eventually if...
Desperately seeking flaws to exploit legitimate issues
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The legislation ensured civil rights protections to those experiencing physical and mental disability, guaranteeing equal opportunity when it comes to...