The Massachusetts Affidavit In Support of Employees Request For Speedy Conference Because of Hardship is a document that is filed when an employee faces a hardship that requires a speedy resolution of their dispute with their employer. This document is used to support an employee's request for a speedy conference before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MAD). The employee must present evidence that a significant hardship would be caused if the conference is not held in a timely manner. The affidavit should include a detailed account of the hardship along with a statement from the employee's supervisor, doctor, or other qualified individual confirming the employee's hardship. There are two types of Massachusetts Affidavit In Support of Employees Request For Speedy Conference Because of Hardship: (1) Hardship due to serious illness or injury and (2) Hardship due to financial distress.