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Form E: Employment Equality - EE2 - MS Word
The EE2 form is an Employment Equality claim form issued by the Workplace Relations Commission for addressing workplace discrimination issues in Ireland. It should be used when an employee or job applicant believes they have experienced discrimination based on the nine protected grounds under Irish equality legislation.
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Form Overview
Workplace Relations Commission - Form E: Employment Equality - EE2 - MS Word
The EE2 form is an Employment Equality claim form issued by the Workplace Relations Commission for addressing workplace discrimination issues in Ireland. It should be used when an employee or job applicant believes they have experienced discrimination based on the nine protected grounds under Irish equality legislation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing the 6-month deadline is the most common reason claims are rejected.
- 2Missing the 6-month deadline for submitting claims
- 3Incomplete information about the discrimination incident
- 4Failure to specify the correct ground(s) of discrimination
- 5Insufficient supporting documentation
Plain English
This form helps you report workplace discrimination to the Workplace Relations Commission. If you've been treated unfairly at work because of your age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, family status, or membership of the Traveller community, this is the form to complete.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Claims must generally be submitted within 6 months of the last act of discrimination. Extensions may be granted in exceptional circumstances, but should be requested as soon as possible.
- 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 employment discrimination claims based on the nine protected grounds
- Use this form for claims against employers, trade unions, or vocational training bodies
- Use this form when the discrimination occurred in Ireland
- Use this form for current, former, or prospective employees
- Do not use this form for equality claims in other areas like housing or education
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Use this form or another form?
Discrimination in access to goods/services
Different legislation applies
✓ Check if your claim is covered by the Equal Status Acts
Discrimination in education
Different legislation and procedures apply
✓ Contact the WRC for guidance on education-related claims
Employment equality claim outside the 6-month period
Late claims require special consideration
✓ Apply for an extension with detailed justification
Deadline or filing window
Claims must generally be submitted within 6 months of the last act of discrimination. Extensions may be granted in exceptional circumstances, but should be requested as soon as possible.
Before you submit
- 1Completed all sections of the form
- 2Provided accurate dates and times of incidents
- 3Specified the correct ground(s) of discrimination
- 4Attached all relevant supporting documents
- 5Completed respondent details accurately
- 6Kept a copy of the submitted form
- 7Confirmed submission method and receipt
How to file this form
- 1Download or obtain the latest MS Word version of the EE2 form
- 2Complete all sections with accurate and detailed information
- 3Gather and attach any supporting documentation
- 4Submit the completed form through the WRC online portal, by post, or in person
- 5Ensure you receive confirmation of receipt
- 6Keep a copy of the submitted form and all supporting documents
Known limitations
- 1The form cannot be used for discrimination claims outside the employment context
- 2Claims must be based on one or more of the nine protected grounds under Irish equality legislation
- 3Late submissions may be rejected unless an extension is granted
- 4The form is for initiating the process and does not guarantee a favorable outcome
- 5Complex cases may require additional documentation or legal assistance
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 that you're using the latest version of the MS Word form
- Verify that all sections of the form are completed
- Ensure personal details are up to date
- Confirm that the respondent's details are accurate
- Check that the grounds of discrimination are correctly specified
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from provided information
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Workplace Relations Commission
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name 'Employment Equality'
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard WRC procedures
- SRC6-month deadline based on standard WRC claim timeframe
- SRCProtected grounds based on Irish equality legislation
- SRCMS Word format confirmed from form name
- SRCOnline submission option confirmed from standard WRC practices
Common confusion points
Confusion about which ground(s) of discrimination apply to their situation
Uncertainty about whether an incident qualifies as discrimination
Difficulty identifying the correct respondent (employer, individual, or organization)
Confusion about the difference between the EE2 form and other equality forms
Unclear about the 6-month time limit and how it's calculated
Confusion about whether legal representation is required
Uncertainty about what evidence is needed to support a claim
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