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Form E: Employment Equality - EE3 - pdf
The EE3 form is used to make a formal complaint about discrimination in the workplace to the Workplace Relations Commission. This form initiates the employment equality dispute resolution process when someone believes they've experienced unfair treatment based on protected characteristics.
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Form Overview
Workplace Relations Commission - Form E: Employment Equality - EE3 - pdf
The EE3 form is used to make a formal complaint about discrimination in the workplace to the Workplace Relations Commission. This form initiates the employment equality dispute resolution process when someone believes they've experienced unfair treatment based on protected characteristics.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is submitting the form without sufficient evidence or specific details about the discrimination incident.
- 2Incomplete information that delays processing
- 3Missing deadlines for submission
- 4Insufficient evidence to support claims
- 5Incorrect characterization of the discrimination
Plain English
This is an official form for reporting workplace discrimination issues in Ireland. It's how you start the process of getting your discrimination concerns reviewed by the Workplace Relations Commission.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Employment equality complaints generally must be submitted within 6 months of the alleged discrimination, though extensions may be possible 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 this form when making a formal complaint about workplace discrimination
- Use this form if you believe you've been treated unfairly based on protected characteristics
- Use this form to initiate the WRC's employment equality complaint process
- Use this form instead of other WRC forms when the issue specifically relates to employment equality
- Do not use this form for workplace safety issues or unfair dismissal claims
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Deadline or filing window
Employment equality complaints generally must be submitted within 6 months of the alleged discrimination, though extensions may be possible in certain circumstances.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed
- 2Specific dates and times of incidents are included
- 3Names of all parties involved are provided
- 4Supporting evidence is attached or referenced
- 5Form is signed and dated
- 6Copy of the form is kept for your records
- 7Correct submission method is used
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct EE3 form from the WRC website or office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Gather supporting evidence and documentation
- 4Submit the completed form through the appropriate channel
- 5Keep a copy of your submission
- 6Note the date of submission for reference
Known limitations
- 1The form cannot guarantee a favorable outcome
- 2The WRC may not investigate all complaints
- 3Some issues may need to go through alternative processes first
- 4The form has specific sections that must be completed correctly
- 5Time limits apply to when the form can be submitted
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 EE3 form is the current standard form for employment equality complaints in Ireland, though specific requirements may be updated periodically.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the current version number on the form
- Check if any recent legislation changes affect your claim
- Ensure all required sections are completed
- Confirm the correct contact details for the WRC
- Check if documentation requirements have changed
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm is issued by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
- SRCForm number is E, named Employment Equality - EE3
- SRCRelated to employment equality legislation in Ireland
- SRCPart of the WRC's dispute resolution process
- SRCNot confirmed in official source - specific submission methods
- SRCNot confirmed in official source - exact processing timeline
- SRCNot confirmed in official source - current version number
Common confusion points
Confusion about what constitutes discrimination under Irish law
Uncertainty about which protected characteristics apply to the situation
Mistaking workplace bullying for discrimination
Not understanding the difference between the WRC and other bodies like the Labour Court
Confusion about time limits for submitting complaints
Uncertainty about what evidence is required
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