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Form E: Employment Equality - EE2 - MS Word
The EE2 form is an Employment Equality complaint form issued by the Workplace Relations Commission for addressing discrimination claims in the workplace. It is used to formally report instances of discrimination based on protected characteristics such as gender, age, disability, or race.
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Workplace Relations Commission - Form E: Employment Equality - EE2 - MS Word
The EE2 form is an Employment Equality complaint form issued by the Workplace Relations Commission for addressing discrimination claims in the workplace. It is used to formally report instances of discrimination based on protected characteristics such as gender, age, disability, or race.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the 6-month time limit for filing your complaint.
- 2Missing the strict 6-month time limit for filing
- 3Incomplete information about the discrimination incident
- 4Failure to provide adequate evidence supporting your claim
- 5Not following the correct submission procedure
Plain English
This form helps you make a formal complaint if you believe you've been treated unfairly at work because of who you are. It's part of Ireland's employment equality process to resolve workplace discrimination issues.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Employment equality complaints must generally be filed within 6 months of the incident of discrimination, though this time limit may be extended in certain circumstances.
- 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 when experiencing workplace discrimination based on protected characteristics
- Use when making a formal complaint about employment equality issues
- Use when responding to a discrimination claim made against you
- Use for issues that cannot be resolved through internal workplace procedures
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Unfair dismissal claim
Separate process for termination of employment
✓ Confirm whether your claim is about discrimination or dismissal
Industrial dispute
Different legal framework for collective disputes
✓ Verify if your issue is individual or collective
Pay claim
Different process for equal pay claims
✓ Determine if your claim is about equal pay or other discrimination
Appealing a WRC decision
Separate appeal process
✓ Check the specific form mentioned in your decision letter
Form specified in decision letter
Deadline or filing window
Employment equality complaints must generally be filed within 6 months of the incident of discrimination, though this time limit may be extended in certain circumstances.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with all sections answered
- 2All dates of discrimination incidents are clearly stated
- 3Names and contact details of all parties are included
- 4Supporting evidence is referenced or attached
- 5Form is signed and dated
- 6A copy has been kept for your records
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest EE2 MS Word form from the WRC website
- 2Complete all sections with accurate and detailed information
- 3Gather relevant evidence and documentation to support your claim
- 4Submit the completed form through the WRC's preferred submission method
- 5Keep a copy of your submission and any reference number provided
- 6Follow up with the WRC if you don't receive acknowledgment within a reasonable time
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot address issues outside the scope of employment equality legislation
- 2The WRC may not be able to investigate claims that are more than 6 months old
- 3The form does not replace internal workplace grievance procedures
- 4Certain types of discrimination may require different forms or procedures
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 if the MS Word format has been updated since your last use
- Verify current contact details for the WRC submission
- Confirm any recent changes to equality legislation that might affect your claim
- Ensure you're using the correct form number (EE2) as other forms may have similar names
- Check if the form requires any additional sections based on recent changes
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm name: Employment Equality - EE2
- SRCIssuing agency: Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
- SRCFormat: MS Word
- SRCPurpose: For employment discrimination complaints
- SRCTime limit: 6 months (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCSubmission methods: Online, post, in-person (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCProtected characteristics: Based on typical equality legislation (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCForm number: E (not confirmed in official source)
Common confusion points
Confusing the 6-month time limit with other legal deadlines
Not understanding the difference between discrimination and unfair dismissal
Uncertainty about which protected characteristics are covered
Difficulty distinguishing between the EE2 form and other WRC forms
Not knowing whether to use the EE2 form or pursue an internal grievance first
Misunderstanding the role of the WRC versus the Labour Court
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