As the nation continues to adjust to the safety guidelines surrounding the Coronavirus, small business owners likely feel as if they are in a fight for their lives. Coupled with the guidelines around employment discrimination and an increasing focus on worker safety, many businesses are struggling to succeed. When you factor in the kind precautions that companies should be taking to keep workers safe and the challenges of running a business to continue to increase. And while in the past employers needed to worry about employment discrimination and other laws, they are now faced with more health and safety regulations.
From arranging for more outdoor seating to planning for outdoor heaters so that seating can be used as the temperatures drop, it is important to note that there are still ways to succeed. The margin of profit, of course, is much smaller but many businesses, especially restaurants and retailers are making use of unique platforms to create a safe way to meet the needs of customers. At the top of the list for some business owners may be the use of modified shipping containers. With an ability to have customized containers created for very specific needs, this type of structure continues to grow in popularity. From restaurants to bars to retail spaces, many of the trade show shipping container designs that have been created are able to be retro fitted for other purposes as well. Paying the attorney fees and going to court if a worker sues for unsafe practices or employment discrimination is financially challenging, to finding the best practices and implementing them ahead of time is a far better option.

Fresh air has always been important, but in the time of Covid 19 it is even more essential that businesses take advantage of any kind of outdoor settings that are available.

Consider some of these examples of times when shipping containers or smaller work settings may be the perfect solution to offering a NEW SPACE:

• Night time outdoor concerts and drive in movies may continue to grow in popularity as the changes caused by the pandemic continue. Small retail and concession spaces, however, can help many retailers and food providers still connect with their customers. With a retro fitted shipping container, the possibilities are endless.
• Every extra seat that a restaurant owner can provide serves as an additional source of revenue in a time when the margin for success is growing exceedingly thin.
• Winter weather can sometimes remain mild enough that diners, and especially coffee drinkers, still may want to visit their favorite spots. With the extra seating provided by a modified shipping container you may be able to still enjoy your favorites even when the temperatures dip a little bit.






• Staying successful in a time when so many parts of the economy are crumbling is not easy, so the best approach is to rethink use of current spaces and consider the addition of other spaces as well.
• Prior to the pandemic, as many as 33% of all counties in the lower 48 states were expected to face higher risks of water shortages by mid-century as a result of global warming.
• An employment discrimination lawsuit can be especially costly to a small business. In fact, without a commercial employment lawyer on staff the costs can be devastating. So making sure that you are complying with all of the standard and new employment guidelines is always best practice.
• Ccommercial litigation and contractual disputes are also very time consuming and costly. Providing the safest work place for employees allows you to limit safety violations and having an attorney look over all employment contracts can also help you avoid risk of facing a future lawsuit.
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xtensive research from 1962 indicates that 11.5% of federal civil cases went to trial. Today, however, the research indicates that the number of civil cases that actually reach trial in the Federal courts is estimated to be about 1%.

The entire nation is faced with many challenges during this pandemic, so it is no secret that many businesses find themselves at risk of losing their long earned companies. Avoiding lawsuits in a time that is already is a challenge is a must. From looking at new ways to use current space to closely examining employee contracts, businesses can at least avoid the threat of legal action.