Learn about the different kinds of discrimination that can happen in the workplace and how you are protected under Massachusetts law. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.The MCAD offers various avenues to file a complaint of discrimination. Please review the options below to determine what is best for you. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. A charge of discrimination must be filed within 300 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or one year for a Fair Housing case. A charge of Employment discrimination must be filed within 300 days of the alleged discrimination. The Civil Rights Division may be able to help. You can call toll-free 1 (800) 669-9777.