The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) enforces the Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws through the investigation of Discrimination Complaints, the prosecution and adjudication of cases, and through preventative training and education.
Anyone in Massachusetts who lives, works, or visits, may file a Discrimination Complaint if they believe they were treated differently or unfairly based on their identity as a member of a protected class (e.g., race, disability, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status).
The MCAD has four offices: Boston, New Bedford, Springfield, and Worcester, where your can meet with an intake specialist for a free consultation and file a complaint. Complaints filed at the MCAD will be investigated by an MCAD staff member to determine if the treatment alleged constitutes unlawful discrimination. In most cases, there is a 300-day statute of limitations on filing.
Agency: Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
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