Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination regulations define procedural terms including pro se, representative, respondent, and subpoena duces tecum used in MCAD complaint and adjudication processes.
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination establishes investigation procedures for complaints with timelines of 100 days for housing and 18 months for other cases, requiring respondents to submit position statements within 21 days.
MCAD's 804 CMR 1.06 authorizes confidential mediation to resolve discrimination complaints prior to investigation, requiring all parties to attend with settlement authority and permitting termination if good-faith participation fails.
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination rule 804 CMR 1.07 establishes investigative default procedures when respondents fail to answer or participate within 10 days, permitting probable cause determinations and sanctions with limited reconsi…
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination regulation 804 CMR 1.14 establishes subpoena procedures for witness attendance and document production in discrimination cases, including service requirements, cost allocation, and Superior Court enfor…
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination regulation 804 CMR 1.15 establishes requirements for parties and representatives in discrimination cases, including contact information updates, intervention procedures, representation qualifications, …
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination 804 CMR 1.17 establishes time computation rules for discrimination complaints, excluding weekends and holidays, with provisions for pre- and post-probable cause extensions upon written request or motio…
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination can order emergency processing of discrimination cases upon motion or sua sponte, suspending standard procedures while permitting all remedies under M.G.L. c. 151B.
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination regulation requires language assistance services for meaningful access to proceedings, with advance notice and Commission discretion over service type and interpreter selection.
Massachusetts Commission regulation 804 CMR 1.22 establishes sanctions for parties and representatives who violate Commission provisions, engage in abusive conduct, file three or more frivolous complaints within one year, or intentionally submit fal…
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