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Form E: Equal Status Form ES-2 - MS Word
The Equal Status Form ES-2 is the official complaint form used to make a formal discrimination claim under the Equal Status Acts in Ireland. This form should be used when you believe you have experienced discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, education, or access to goods and services.
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Form Overview
Workplace Relations Commission - Form E: Equal Status Form ES-2 - MS Word
The Equal Status Form ES-2 is the official complaint form used to make a formal discrimination claim under the Equal Status Acts in Ireland. This form should be used when you believe you have experienced discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, education, or access to goods and services.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the 6-month time limit for filing a discrimination complaint.
- 2Missing the 6-month time limit for filing
- 3Not providing enough detail about the discrimination
- 4Failing to include contact information for all parties
- 5Not attaching sufficient evidence to support your claim
Plain English
The ES-2 form is how you tell the Irish Workplace Relations Commission that you believe someone has treated you unfairly because of your age, gender, religion, or other protected characteristic. It's the first step in making a formal complaint about discrimination in Ireland.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Complaints must generally be submitted within 6 months of the last discriminatory act, though this can be extended 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 to make a formal complaint about discrimination under the Equal Status Acts
- Use this form for complaints about discrimination in employment, housing, education, or access to goods and services
- Use this form if you believe you were treated unfairly due to your age, gender, religion, disability, etc.
- Use this form when other informal resolution attempts have failed
- Do not use this form for employment disputes covered by the Unfair Dismissals Acts - use Form AD1 instead
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Use this form or another form?
Employment discrimination
Different legal framework applies
✓ Check if your issue is about dismissal or discrimination
Industrial relations dispute
Different process for employment disputes
✓ Verify if your issue is about working conditions or discrimination
Equality complaint against public body
Same form but different procedures for public sector
✓ Check if the respondent is a public authority
Discrimination in education
Special considerations for educational settings
✓ Ensure you've followed school/college complaint procedures first
Gender-based violence complaint
May require additional supporting documentation
✓ Consider if criminal proceedings should also be initiated
Deadline or filing window
Complaints must generally be submitted within 6 months of the last discriminatory act, though this can be extended in certain circumstances. Submit as early as possible to avoid missing any deadlines.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with all sections filled
- 2All contact details for parties involved are included
- 3Dates and times of discriminatory incidents are clearly stated
- 4Specific grounds for discrimination are identified
- 5Supporting evidence is attached
- 6Form is signed and dated
- 7Copy of completed form is kept for your records
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest ES-2 form from the WRC website
- 2Complete all sections of the form with detailed information about the discrimination
- 3Gather any supporting evidence or documents
- 4Submit the completed form to the WRC through your preferred method
- 5Keep a copy of your submission and any reference number provided
- 6Wait for acknowledgment from the WRC
Known limitations
- 1The form cannot be used for employment disputes under the Unfair Dismissals Acts
- 2Complaints must generally be within 6 months of the discriminatory act
- 3The WRC may refuse to hear a complaint if it's deemed frivolous or vexatious
- 4The form is for complaints only, not for general inquiries about equality rights
- 5Submitting the form does not guarantee your complaint will be upheld
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 ES-2 form is currently in use as the standard Equal Status complaint form. The MS Word version allows for easier completion and submission.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you have the latest version of the ES-2 form from the WRC website
- Check that form fields match the current Equal Status legislation
- Verify submission instructions are current
- Ensure contact details for WRC are up-to-date
- Check if any recent changes to equality legislation affect your complaint
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm is issued by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
- SRCForm is used for Equal Status Acts complaints in Ireland
- SRC6-month time limit for filing complaints
- SRCForm available in MS Word format
- SRCSubmission methods include online portal, post, and in-person
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific form sections
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact contact details for submission
Common confusion points
Confusing the 6-month time limit with other complaint timeframes
Not understanding the difference between discrimination and unfair dismissal
Uncertainty about which grounds of discrimination apply to your situation
Difficulty identifying the correct respondent in your complaint
Confusion about what constitutes sufficient evidence
Not knowing if mediation is mandatory before a hearing
Uncertainty about whether legal representation is needed
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