Discrimination: Massachusetts

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Daniel Blake and Justin Sheldon

Summary

• The Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Law prohibits discrimination in employment. See Discrimination Under the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Law.
• Employers in Massachusetts may need to provide reasonable accommodations. See Accommodations.
• Massachusetts restricts an employer's ability to question applicants and employees about their criminal record. See Criminal Record.
• Massachusetts has an equal pay law. See Equal Pay.
• Boston has requirements pertaining to discrimination. See Local Requirements.