MCAD Complaints of Discrimination
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MCAD Complaints of Discrimination
If you believe you experienced unfair treatment based on your membership in a protected class, you may file a complaint of discrimination with the MCAD.
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The MCAD enforces Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws by investigating complaints that allege discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, higher education admissions, credit, and lending as a neutral entity. If it is found that discrimination has likely occurred, the MCAD prosecutes and adjudicates such cases.
File a Complaint of Discrimination at the MCAD Request an MCAD Case Status Update File a Motion to Amend, Appeal, Remove, or Withdraw an MCAD Case Respond to an MCAD Complaint Overview of Anti-Discrimination Laws Enforced by the MCAD Guide to the MCAD Case Process
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- How long do I have to file a complaint of discrimination with the MCAD?
- What if I am an out-of-state attorney?
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