Employment Equality - EE2 - pdf

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

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
• • Include specific dates of all discriminatory incidents
• • Provide detailed descriptions of what happened
• • List all potential witnesses with contact information
• • Gather and attach relevant evidence (emails, documents, photos)
• • Keep copies of everything for your records
• • Include your contact details clearly
• • Sign and date the form

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct EE2 form from the WRC website
2. 2Complete all sections with detailed and accurate information
3. 3Gather supporting evidence and documentation
4. 4Make copies of everything for your records
5. 5Choose your preferred submission method (online, post, or in person)
6. 6Submit the completed form along with any required fees
7. 7Keep your submission receipt or reference number

Known limitations

• • The form cannot be used for personal injury claims
• • Claims must be based on one of the nine protected grounds under Irish equality legislation
• • The WRC may not accept claims submitted after the time limit without valid reasons
• • The form is for individual claims only - collective complaints require different procedures
• • The WRC may not accept anonymous complaints