Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination

Web Site:

www.mass.gov/mcad

Organization Chart

Mission:

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

The Commission works to eliminate discrimination and advance the civil rights of the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through law enforcement (filing of complaints, investigations, mediations and conciliations, prosecution, adjudication and litigation) and outreach (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. Maternity Leave Act

MGL C. 272 S. 98&98A

Public Accommodations