The American With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law
that was signed in 1990 to protect those with a disability whether it be from
discrimination in seeking employment or while at work or the accessibility of
buildings and structures. The ADA gives the thousands of people with
disabilities the same opportunity as anyone else. If these regulations are not
met, serious lawsuits may take place and even fines up to $150,000 after an initial
fine of $75,000 for the first violation can take place.
Fines for ADA violations vary across the board depending on
the scale of violation. Some violations are small, while others, such as those
for large businesses, are presented on a large scale, with lawsuits and substantial
monetary consequences.
