Compliance with ADA Title I and Title III Laws and Regulations

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San Diego employers are required to review and ensure compliance with all ADA Title I and Title III regulations and laws.  The number of ADA related lawsuits has climbed exponentially over the past few years, and employers with public spaces and amenities are common targets of an ADA action.  How can you prevent ADA litigation, and ensure full compliance with ADA employment and space planning requirements?

The “lawyers for employers” at the Watkins Firm provide sound general business counsel to our clients including compliance with ADA laws and regulations.  The first area of focus relates to how employees and potential candidates with disabilities are managed by your organization.  We work to make sure that your internal processes are in full compliance with ADA requirements, and work with your management team to counsel them on ADA related employment issues.

Title I lawsuits are related to the employment relationship between a private employer with more than 15 employees and an employee with a qualifying disability.  Issues to that should concern employers include:

  • provision of reasonable accommodation
  • definition of essential function
  • issues with illnesses such as HIV or AIDS

Compliance with ADA means all employers should prohibit discrimination in any employment practice.  This begins with a job application, and continues through hiring, wage and benefit discussions, job assignment, leave requests, termination and all employment related activities.

Title III of the ADA code relates to public spaces, and the ability of a person with a disability to use a facility and all of the communications and amenities associated with that space.  The Watkins Firm works with Certified Access Specialists who help to evaluate the physical space planning and accommodation for compliance with ADA regulations in all aspects of a physical space and associated communications such as Kiosk access, signage and auditory communications or announcements.  We work with the management and staff to ensure their understanding of internal policies and procedures, and their obligations to accommodate those with disabilities.

Come into full compliance with ADA laws and regulations.  Contact the “lawyers for employers” at the Watkins Firm for a free and substantive consultation at 858-535-1511.