The Department of Justice has removed 11 guidelines concerning compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ease perceived regulatory burdens on US businesses. This includes critical guidelines around Covid-19, masking, and accessibility. The changes have been made to the ADA.gov website and are intended to reduce confusion about compliance, allowing businesses to pass on cost savings to consumers. A press release from the DOJ cited a January executive order as justification, linking previous ADA guidance to regulatory overreach contributing to inflation issues.
The Department of Justice removed 11 guidelines related to the ADA, citing they were unnecessary and outdated, potentially streamlining compliance for businesses.
This decision includes the removal of critical advisories on Covid-19 and masking, impacting how businesses engage with customers experiencing disabilities.
In a press release, it was suggested that reducing compliance confusion may allow businesses to deliver price relief to consumers, a crucial step amid inflation.
The decision aligns with a January executive order that criticized existing regulations for exacerbating inflation, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding regulatory practices and business burdens.
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