Quick Answer
Comprehensive guide to Massachusetts workplace discrimination law covering Chapter 151B protections, protected classes, and filing MCAD complaints.
Massachusetts Chapter 151B provides strong workplace discrimination protections, covering employers with 6 or more employees—broader than federal Title VII's 15-employee threshold.
Quick Facts: Massachusetts Discrimination Law
| Topic | Massachusetts | Federal (Title VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Employer Coverage | 6+ employees | 15+ employees |
| Filing Deadline | 300 days | 300 days |
| Agency | MCAD | EEOC |
Protected Classes
- Race, color
- National origin, ancestry
- Religion
- Sex, pregnancy
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Age (40+)
- Disability
- Military service
- Genetic information
Filing a Complaint
MA Commission Against Discrimination
Deadline: 300 days Phone: 617-994-6000 Website: mass.gov/mcad
EEOC Boston
Deadline: 300 days Phone: 1-800-669-4000
Finding Legal Help
- MCAD: mass.gov/mcad | 617-994-6000
- EEOC: eeoc.gov{rel="nofollow"} | 1-800-669-4000
Related Resources
Legal Disclaimer
This guide provides general information about Massachusetts workplace discrimination law and is not legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is protected Classes?
What is mA Commission Against Discrimination?
What is eEOC Boston?
What is finding Legal Help?
What is legal Disclaimer?
Related Articles
Massachusetts Age Discrimination Laws
Guide to age discrimination protections in Massachusetts under Chapter 151B. Learn about rights for workers 40 and older.
Massachusetts Disability Discrimination Laws
Guide to disability discrimination protections in Massachusetts under Chapter 151B. Learn about reasonable accommodations and filing with MCAD.
How to File MCAD Complaint in Massachusetts
Step-by-step guide to filing a discrimination complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD).
Massachusetts Hostile Work Environment
Guide to hostile work environment claims in Massachusetts under Chapter 151B. Learn what qualifies, how to prove it, and filing with MCAD.
Massachusetts LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Laws
Guide to LGBTQ employment protections in Massachusetts under Chapter 151B. Learn about sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination rights.
Massachusetts Pregnancy Discrimination Laws
Guide to pregnancy discrimination protections in Massachusetts under Chapter 151B. Learn about accommodations and PFML.
Massachusetts Race Discrimination Laws
Guide to race discrimination protections in Massachusetts under Chapter 151B. Learn about filing with MCAD and your workplace rights.
Massachusetts Religious Discrimination Laws
Guide to religious discrimination protections in Massachusetts under Chapter 151B. Learn about reasonable accommodations and filing with MCAD.
Massachusetts Sex Discrimination Laws
Guide to sex discrimination protections in Massachusetts under Chapter 151B. Learn about equal pay, filing with MCAD, and your rights.
Massachusetts Sexual Harassment Laws
Guide to sexual harassment protections in Massachusetts under Chapter 151B. Learn about hostile work environment, quid pro quo, and filing with MCAD.
Massachusetts Workplace Retaliation
Guide to workplace retaliation protections in Massachusetts. Learn what's protected activity, how to prove retaliation, and filing deadlines.