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Is there a word for cases where ADA action causes net harm to society? When a great good can be achieved for almost free, and it is hindered because ADA complia
by jackfoxy 10y ago
Is there a word for cases where ADA action causes net harm to society? When a great good can be achieved for almost free, and it is hindered because ADA compliance would cost a lot, what is the benefit to the disabled?
- maxerickson 10y agoEffectiveness. The amount of wiggle rooms needs to be kept pretty small or people will always work to use the wiggle room. Which even though I say that I'm not sure I agree with this outcome, but it's inevitable that there will be corner cases if the law has any power at all.
- magila 10y agoFrom a strictly economic standpoint, the ADA as a whole is a net negative to society. It is a case where the government has decided to make society slightly worse off to provide a large benefit to a small portion of the population that would otherwise be highly disadvantaged.
- aeorgnoieang 10y agoMaybe 'unintended consequences'?
- aj7 10y agoADA action has caused a net harm to society. Despite laudable aims, it creates a new class of persons empowered to bring lawsuits. Those lawsuits might, or might not have their basis in actual discriminatory behavior. And outcome could be determined by lawyer quality, jury selection, availability of funds, and many factors having little to do with workplace interaction. This is much too big a risk for small businesspersons. I am sure this took a toll in hiring, and helped maintain an aggrieved class of persons.