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Employment Claim in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, an employee claiming unlawful discrimination must file a charge with the state administrative agency within 300 days of the alleged discriminatory act. This filing deadline is established by Massachusetts General Laws chapter 151B, section 4, which governs employment discrimination claims based on protected characteristics. The 300-day period begins running from the date the discriminatory act occurred or, in cases of a continuing violation, from the date of the last alleged act. Failure to file within this window generally bars the claim. The statute also sets out specific procedures and exceptions that apply. The worked example below illustrates how the deadline is calculated. To determine how the rule applies to a particular situation, the DocketMath calculator can provide an estimate using the official statutory language.

Governing authority

In Massachusetts, the employment claim rule is set by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, § 4. The verified packet cites Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, § 4 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter151B/Section4).

Massachusetts employment claim: the verified value is 300 days under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, § 4. The verified packet cites Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, § 4 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter151B/Section4).

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This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.