Web Site:

www.mass.gov/mcad

Organization Chart

Mission:

The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination's (MCAD) mission is to eradicate discrimination and ensure equality of opportunity by enforcing the Commonwealth's anti-discrimination laws in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, lending and education.

The Commission combats discrimination and advances the civil rights of the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by engaging in law enforcement activities (filing of complaints, investigations, mediations and conciliations, prosecution, adjudication and litigation) and conducting community outreach and education (training sessions, public education and testing programs).

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 6 S. 56

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination

MGL C. 151B S. 1-10

Unlawful Discrimination Because of Race, Color, Religious Creed, National Origin, Ancestry or Sex

MGL C. 151C S. 1-5

Fair Educational Practices

MGL C. 149 S. 105D

Mass. Parental Leave Act

MGL C. 111 S. 199A

Lead Paint

MGL C. 272 S. 92A

Discriminatory Advertising

MGL C. 272 S. 98

Public Accommodations

MGL C. 272 S. 98A

Assistance Dogs

Regulations

804 CMR 1

MCAD Rules of Procedure

804 CMR 10

MCAD Enforcement Actions

804 CMR 11

Provision of Training Services

804 CMR 12

MCAD Fees for Public Records

804 CMR 2

MCAD Housing Regulations

804 CMR 3

MCAD Employment Discrimination Guidelines

804 CMR 8

MCAD Maternity Leave Regulations