Workplace Issues

The 21st century brings far different issues than decades past. 

Equal opportunity and anti-discrimination laws are in place to protect our society from acts of discrimination and harassment.  Discrimination can occur on the basis of any one of the following categories: race, age, gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, marital status, veteran status and/or reserves status. Administrative Announcement - Equal Opportunity (pdf)

Employers are expected to provide working environments free from discrimination.

This website provides you with information on equal opportunity law, what constitutes discrimination and what you can do if you feel that you have been discriminated against. 

• Sexual Harassment
• Disabilities
• Veterans

For information on filing an internal complaint, please contact Equal Opportunity and Outreach at (978) 934-3565. Simply calling our office does not constitute filing a complaint. 

You may contact the following to file a formal complaint at any time:

1. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)  
    John F. Kennedy Federal Building
    Boston, MA  02203 
    (800) 669-4000

    TTY: (800) 669-6820

2. The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
    One Ashburton Place

    Sixth Floor, Room 601
    Boston, MA  02108
    (617) 994-6000

    TTY: (617) 994-6196

3. Office for Civil Rights

    Boston Office

    U.S. Department of Education

    33 Arch Street, Suite 900

    Boston, MA  02110-1491

    (617) 289-0111

    TDD: (877) 521-2172