Quick Links
- Executive Summary
- Preamble & Section 1
- Appropriations Recommendations
- Judiciary
- Independents
- District Attorneys
- Sheriffs
- Governor's Office
- Secretary of State
- Treasurer
- State Auditor
- Attorney General
- State Ethics Commission
- Inspector General
- Campaign Finance
- Comm. Against Discrimination
- Status of Women
- Disabled Persons Protection
- Library Commissioners
- Comptroller
- Office of the Child Advocate
- Mass Gaming Commission
- Center for Health Info and Analysis
- Administration and Finance
- Energy & Environmental Affairs
- Health and Human Services
- Transportation
- Housing & Economic Development
- Labor & Workforce Development
- Education
- Public Safety
- Legislature
- Line Item Summary
- Local Aid to Cities and Towns
- Outside Sections
- Financial Statements
- Operating Transfers
- Tax Expenditure Budget
- Downloads
- Related Legislation
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/mcadOrganization 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 2 | MCAD Housing Regulations |
804 CMR 3 | MCAD Employment Discrimination Guidelines |
804 CMR 8 | MCAD Maternity Leave Regulations |
804 CMR 10 | MCAD Enforcement Actions |
804 CMR 11 | Provision of Training Services |
804 CMR 12 | MCAD Fees for Public Records |
Reports:
- 2013 MCAD Annual Report
- 2014 MCAD Annual Report
top of page