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Form E: Employment Equality - EE2 - pdf
The EE2 form is an Employment Equality claim form issued by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in Ireland. It is used when someone believes they have experienced discrimination in the workplace based on one of the nine protected grounds under Irish equality legislation.
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Form Overview
Workplace Relations Commission - Form E: Employment Equality - EE2 - pdf
The EE2 form is an Employment Equality claim form issued by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in Ireland. It is used when someone believes they have experienced discrimination in the workplace based on one of the nine protected grounds under Irish equality legislation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing the 6-month deadline is the most common reason for claims being rejected.
- 2Missing the 6-month time limit for submitting a claim
- 3Not providing sufficient evidence to support your discrimination claim
- 4Incorrectly identifying the respondent (employer) in your claim
- 5Failing to clearly specify the type of discrimination experienced
Plain English
This form helps you make a formal complaint if you think you've been treated unfairly at work because of your age, gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, race, disability, or membership of the Traveller community. The WRC will review your case and may help resolve the dispute.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Claims should generally be submitted within 6 months of the discriminatory act, though this can be extended to 12 months in certain circumstances. Submit as early as possible to avoid missing any deadlines.
- 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 for workplace discrimination claims based on protected grounds
- Use this form for complaints about unfair treatment during recruitment
- Use this form for issues related to pay discrimination
- Use this form for discrimination in access to training or promotion
- Use this form for discrimination related to dismissal or redundancy
- Do not use this form for personal injury claims - these go through a different process
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Discrimination in provision of goods/services
Different legislation applies
✓ Check if your issue is employment-related
Discrimination in education
Different legislation and procedures apply
✓ Confirm if the discrimination occurred in an educational setting
Unfair dismissal without discrimination claim
Different legal basis and procedures
✓ Verify if your claim is solely about dismissal
Equality claim against public body
Same form but different procedures may apply
✓ Check if special rules apply to public sector employers
Multiple discrimination claims
Can include multiple grounds on one form
✓ Ensure all relevant grounds are clearly identified
Deadline or filing window
Claims should generally be submitted within 6 months of the discriminatory act, though this can be extended to 12 months in certain circumstances. Submit as early as possible to avoid missing any deadlines.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
- 2Include specific dates of all discriminatory incidents
- 3Provide detailed descriptions of what happened
- 4List all potential witnesses with contact information
- 5Gather and attach relevant evidence (emails, documents, photos)
- 6Keep copies of everything for your records
- 7Include your contact details clearly
- 8Sign and date the form
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct EE2 form from the WRC website
- 2Complete all sections with detailed and accurate information
- 3Gather supporting evidence and documentation
- 4Make copies of everything for your records
- 5Choose your preferred submission method (online, post, or in person)
- 6Submit the completed form along with any required fees
- 7Keep your submission receipt or reference number
Known limitations
- 1The form cannot be used for personal injury claims
- 2Claims must be based on one of the nine protected grounds under Irish equality legislation
- 3The WRC may not accept claims submitted after the time limit without valid reasons
- 4The form is for individual claims only - collective complaints require different procedures
- 5The WRC may not accept anonymous complaints
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The EE2 form is the current standard form for employment equality claims in Ireland. Always check the WRC website for the most recent version before submitting.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that you're using the most recent version of the form
- Verify that contact details for the WRC are current
- Confirm that the fee structure (if applicable) matches current information
- Ensure any recent legislative changes are reflected in the form
- Check if online submission options have changed
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm name: Employment Equality - EE2
- SRCIssuing agency: Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
- SRCPurpose: Workplace discrimination claims
- SRCProtected grounds: age, gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, race, disability, membership of the Traveller community
- SRCTime limit: Generally 6 months from discriminatory act
- SRCSubmission methods: Online, post, in person
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current fee structure
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific processing times
Common confusion points
Confusion about which of the nine protected grounds applies to their situation
Uncertainty about whether the 6-month deadline applies to their case
Difficulty identifying the correct respondent (employer) in their claim
Not understanding the difference between discrimination and unfair treatment
Confusion about what constitutes sufficient evidence
Uncertainty about whether to include emotional impact in their claim
Not knowing if they need legal representation
Confusion about the process after submitting the form
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