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MCAD Guidelines, Model Policies, and Posters

The MCAD Publishes Guidelines to provide the public with the Commission's interpretation of the application statutes within the agency's jurisdiction.
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General Guidelines

Guidance for Out-of-State Attorneys (Pro Hac Vice) 

Employment Guidelines

MCAD Guidance on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PDF 24.28 KB)
Parental Leave Guidelines (PDF 993.6 KB)
MCAD Guidelines on Disability Discrimination in Employment (PDF 226.62 KB)
MCAD Guidelines on Sexual Harassment Laws in Employment (PDF 186.49 KB)
C.O.R.I. Procedure Reforms Fact Sheet (PDF 60.04 KB)

Public Accommodations

Gender Identity Guidance (PDF 177.79 KB)

Model Policies

Model Sexual Harassment Policy (PDF 84.6 KB)

Posters

Fair Employment Law Poster (PDF 418.05 KB)
Fair Housing Law Poster (PDF 20.37 KB)
Fair Employment Poster (PDF 418.05 KB)
Sexual Harassment Poster (PDF 648.9 KB)

FAQs

MCAD Q&A on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PDF 71.59 KB)
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