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Form E: Employment Equality - EE2 - pdf
This is the EE2 form used to make a formal complaint about employment discrimination to the Workplace Relations Commission. It should be used when an employee or job applicant believes they have been discriminated against on protected grounds such as gender, age, race, religion, or disability.
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Form Overview
Workplace Relations Commission - Form E: Employment Equality - EE2 - pdf
This is the EE2 form used to make a formal complaint about employment discrimination to the Workplace Relations Commission. It should be used when an employee or job applicant believes they have been discriminated against on protected grounds such as gender, age, race, religion, or disability.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Many people miss the deadline because they wait too long to submit after the discrimination incident.
- 2Missing the 6-month deadline for submitting the complaint
- 3Not providing enough specific details about the discrimination incident
- 4Failing to include contact information for all relevant parties
- 5Not attaching supporting evidence or documentation
Plain English
The EE2 form is your official way to tell the Workplace Relations Commission that you believe you've been treated unfairly at work or when applying for a job. It starts the process where an independent officer will look into your complaint and try to help resolve it.
Submission Date
- Filing date: You must submit your completed EE2 form within 6 months of the last incident of discrimination, though this deadline can be extended by up to 6 months in exceptional circumstances with WRC approval.
- 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 you believe you've been discriminated against in employment based on protected grounds
- Use this form if you're an employee, former employee, job applicant, or contractor experiencing workplace discrimination
- Use this form to make a formal complaint to the WRC instead of going to court directly
- Use this form even if you've tried to resolve the issue internally first
- Don't use this form for workplace disputes that aren't related to discrimination
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Deadline or filing window
You must submit your completed EE2 form within 6 months of the last incident of discrimination, though this deadline can be extended by up to 6 months in exceptional circumstances with WRC approval.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed
- 2Specific dates of discrimination incidents are included
- 3Names and positions of all involved parties are provided
- 4Contact information for witnesses is included if applicable
- 5Supporting documents are attached
- 6The form is signed and dated
- 7A copy is kept for your records
- 8The submission deadline has not passed
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest version of the EE2 form from the WRC website or office
- 2Complete all sections with detailed information about the discrimination
- 3Gather relevant supporting documents and evidence
- 4Submit the completed form through your chosen method (online, post, or in person)
- 5Keep a copy of your submitted form and any reference number provided
- 6Wait for confirmation from the WRC that your complaint has been received
Known limitations
- 1The WRC may not accept complaints submitted after the 6-month deadline
- 2The form cannot be used for discrimination claims that should go through other tribunals
- 3The WRC may not investigate complaints where resolution through other channels is more appropriate
- 4The form requires specific information; vague complaints may be rejected
- 5The WRC has limited powers to compel certain types of evidence or testimony
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 current EE2 form is the standard version used by the WRC for employment equality complaints. Always check the WRC website for the most recent version before submitting.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the form has been updated since your last submission
- Verify that all contact information for the WRC is current
- Ensure the form includes all required sections for your specific type of discrimination
- Confirm that the fee structure (if any) is still applicable
- Check if any recent changes to employment equality legislation affect your complaint
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm EE2 is published by the Workplace Relations Commission
- SRCThe WRC handles employment equality complaints in Ireland
- SRCThe standard deadline for submitting complaints is 6 months
- SRCThe form can be submitted online, by post, or in person
- SRCThe WRC may extend the deadline in exceptional circumstances
- SRCThe form is for discrimination complaints based on protected grounds
- SRCThe WRC provides mediation and conciliation services for resolved complaints
- SRCSpecific contact details for WRC offices are available on their website
Common confusion points
Many people confuse the 6-month deadline with calendar months vs. working months
Some applicants don't realize they need specific details about each incident
People often misunderstand what constitutes 'protected grounds' for discrimination
Some submit the form without first trying to resolve the issue internally
Many don't understand that the WRC may not accept complaints that should go through other channels
Some applicants provide too much irrelevant information while missing key details
People often confuse the role of the WRC with that of a court or tribunal
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