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Form E: Equal Status Form ES-2 - pdf
The Equal Status Form ES-2 is an official document used to make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission regarding alleged discrimination under the Equal Status Acts. This form should be used when you believe you have experienced discrimination in areas such as accommodation, goods, services, or education based on one of the nine protected grounds.
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Form Overview
Workplace Relations Commission - Form E: Equal Status Form ES-2 - pdf
The Equal Status Form ES-2 is an official document used to make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission regarding alleged discrimination under the Equal Status Acts. This form should be used when you believe you have experienced discrimination in areas such as accommodation, goods, services, or education based on one of the nine protected grounds.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the 6-month deadline for submitting complaints.
- 2Missing the 6-month time limit for submitting complaints
- 3Incomplete information that makes it difficult to investigate
- 4Not providing sufficient evidence to support your claim
- 5Submitting the form to the wrong authority
Plain English
The ES-2 form is how you tell the Workplace Relations Commission that you think you've been treated unfairly because of who you are. It's not as complicated as it might look - you're just explaining what happened, when it happened, and how you think it relates to discrimination laws.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Complaints must generally be submitted within 6 months of the alleged discrimination incident occurring, though this time limit may be extended in certain circumstances by the Director of the WRC.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when making a complaint about discrimination in goods and services
- Use this form when complaining about discrimination in accommodation provision
- Use this form for discrimination issues in education
- Use this form when discrimination is based on the nine protected grounds
- Use this form instead of an employment complaint form (which would be Form AD1)
- Use this form for civil matters rather than criminal discrimination matters
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Employment discrimination
Different process for workplace issues
✓ Check if the issue relates to your employment
Criminal discrimination
Criminal justice system involvement
✓ Determine if criminal charges are appropriate
Equality officer appeal
Next step after WRC decision
✓ Wait for initial WRC decision first
Mediation request
Alternative dispute resolution
✓ Consider mediation before formal complaint
Data protection complaint
Different legislation for privacy issues
✓ Check if data protection is the main issue
Deadline or filing window
Complaints must generally be submitted within 6 months of the alleged discrimination incident occurring, though this time limit may be extended in certain circumstances by the Director of the WRC.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed
- 2Contact information for both parties is accurate
- 3Description of the incident is detailed and includes dates/times
- 4Relevant evidence is attached or referenced
- 5Form is submitted within the 6-month time limit
- 6Copy of the completed form is kept for your records
- 7Applicable fees are included if required
- 8Form is signed and dated correctly
How to file this form
- 11. Download the latest ES-2 form from the WRC website
- 22. Complete all sections with accurate and detailed information
- 33. Gather any relevant evidence or documentation
- 44. Submit the completed form online, by post, or in person
- 55. Keep a copy of the submitted form and any reference number provided
- 66. Await contact from the WRC regarding next steps
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used for criminal discrimination matters
- 2The WRC may not accept complaints outside the 6-month time limit
- 3The form is for civil matters only and does not guarantee a specific outcome
- 4The WRC may not be able to investigate all types of complaints
- 5The form is specific to Irish equal status legislation and may not apply in other jurisdictions
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Complainant
1 items
Your name, address and contact details.
Employer
1 items
The employing entity as it appears on your contract or payslip, not a trading name.
Employment
1 items
When the employment started and ended, and what you did.
Complaint
2 items
The employment right or Act the complaint is brought under.
The events and their dates — these show the complaint is within the time limit.
Evidence
1 items
Contracts, payslips and correspondence that back up the complaint.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that you have the latest version of the form from the WRC website
- Verify that all sections are completed and no pages are missing
- Ensure that contact information for both parties is up to date
- Confirm that the correct fee is included if applicable
- Check that the form includes all necessary supporting evidence sections
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm is issued by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
- SRCForm number is E, name is Equal Status Form ES-2
- SRCRelated to Irish equal status legislation
- SRCHas a 6-month time limit for complaints
- SRCCan be submitted online, by post, or in person
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee amounts
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific required evidence types
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with employment discrimination forms
Uncertainty about whether an issue falls under equal status legislation
Not understanding the difference between civil and criminal discrimination
Difficulty identifying which of the nine protected grounds applies
Uncertainty about what constitutes sufficient evidence
Confusion about the 6-month time limit and extensions
Not knowing whether to submit to WRC or another authority
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