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Report Link New Ruling Limits Employers' Appeal Rights from Adverse MCAD Determinations.
Jackson Lewis LLP - May 13, 2004
A recent ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has taken away an employer's right to appeal an adverse ruling in a discrimination suit by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination by requesting a jury trial of the matter in the state's Superior Court.
Report Link Not "Business As Usual" at the MCAD in Springfield.
Jackson Lewis LLP - May 13, 2004
The Springfield office of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination recently has implemented two new procedures to expedite cases through the investigatory process. The new procedures affect extensions of filing deadlines and status conferences.
Report Link Law Increases Limitations Period for Filing MCAD Claims.
McDermott, Will & Emery - September 15, 2002
Lawmakers in Massachusetts recently extended the limitations period for filing workplace discrimination and harassment claims with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) from six months to 300 days. The new law brings the state provision in sync with the statute of limitations for the same claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Report Link New Law Expands Damage Awards in Statute of Limitations and Discrimination Claims.
Pepe & Hazard LLP - September 01, 2002
Beginning on November 5, 2002, claimants will have more time to file discrimination claims under 151B at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.
Report Link Harassing Ex-Lover Results in Liability for Company President.
Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP - May 01, 2001
Discusses Beaupre v. Cliff Smith & Associates, No. 98-P-100 (Ma. App 2000), in which the court held that defendant's president and controlling shareholder could be held personally liable to the plaintiff on her sexual harassment claim.
Report Link Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination - (No Date)
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination's (MCAD) mission is to ensure equality of opportunity by enforcing the Commonwealth's Anti-discrimination laws, chapters 151B & 272, through the resolution of complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, services, credit and education.
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