Massachusetts § 24C - Investigation of complaints of discrimination; ascertainment of age of employees; examination and transcript of records
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24C — Investigation of complaints of discrimination; ascertainment of age of employees; examination and transcript of records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24C. Investigation of complaints of discrimination; ascertainment of age of employees; examination and transcript of records
Section 24C. The department shall investigate all complaints of discrimination, and for that purpose the commissioner or his authorized representative shall have full power and authority (1) to investigate and ascertain the age of each person employed within the commonwealth and (2) to enter any place of business or employment, other than places of employment of persons engaged in domestic service in the home of the employer, within the commonwealth for the purpose of examination and making a transcript of records in any way appertaining to or having a bearing upon the question of the age of any person so employed.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24C cover?
Section 24C ("Investigation of complaints of discrimination; ascertainment of age of employees; examination and transcript of records") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 24C?
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