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Form E: Employment Equality - EE3 - MS Word
The EE3 form is an Employment Equality form issued by the Workplace Relations Commission for addressing workplace discrimination issues. It should be used when an employee or worker wishes to make a formal complaint about discrimination in the workplace.
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Form Overview
Workplace Relations Commission - Form E: Employment Equality - EE3 - MS Word
The EE3 form is an Employment Equality form issued by the Workplace Relations Commission for addressing workplace discrimination issues. It should be used when an employee or worker wishes to make a formal complaint about discrimination in the workplace.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not submitting the form within the required time limit after the discrimination occurred.
- 2Missing the time limit for making a complaint
- 3Not providing enough detail about the discrimination incident
- 4Failing to include relevant evidence
- 5Not following the correct submission procedure
Plain English
This form helps you report unfair treatment at work based on characteristics like age, gender, race, or disability. The WRC uses this information to investigate claims of discrimination and work towards fair resolutions.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Generally, discrimination complaints must be submitted to the WRC within 6 months of the last 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 this form when reporting workplace discrimination based on protected characteristics
- Use this form if you've experienced unfair treatment at work
- Use this form when seeking resolution through the WRC's conciliation service
- Use this form instead of going directly to the Equality Tribunal
- Do not use this form for employment disputes not related to discrimination
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Discrimination in hiring process
Different process for recruitment issues
✓ Check if the discrimination happened during recruitment
Discrimination related to pay
Separate form for pay discrimination issues
✓ Verify which form applies to your pay concern
Bullying or harassment complaint
Different process for bullying cases
✓ Confirm if your issue is bullying or discrimination
Appeal against a WRC decision
Different form for appeals
✓ Check if you're appealing a previous decision
Collective dispute with employer
Different process for group complaints
✓ Verify if your issue affects multiple employees
Deadline or filing window
Generally, discrimination complaints must be submitted to the WRC within 6 months of the last incident of discrimination, though this time limit may be extended in certain circumstances.
Before you submit
- 1Form is completed in full with all required information
- 2All relevant dates are included and accurate
- 3Names of all parties involved are correctly spelled
- 4Description of the discrimination incident is clear and detailed
- 5Supporting evidence is attached or referenced
- 6Form is submitted within the time limit
- 7A copy of the completed form is kept for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest version of the EE3 form from the WRC website
- 2Complete all sections with accurate and detailed information
- 3Gather any supporting documents or evidence
- 4Submit the completed form to the WRC through your preferred method
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted form and any reference number provided
- 6Wait for confirmation from the WRC that your complaint has been received
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used for employment disputes not related to discrimination
- 2The WRC may not be able to investigate complaints submitted after the time limit
- 3The form is for individual complaints only, not collective disputes
- 4Submitting this 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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if this is the most recent version of the EE3 form
- Verify that the form matches your specific type of discrimination claim
- Ensure all sections are relevant to your situation
- Check if any recent changes to equality legislation affect your case
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm issued by Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
- SRCForm number: E
- SRCForm name: Employment Equality - EE3 - MS Word
- SRCPurpose: Addressing workplace discrimination issues
- SRCSubmission methods: online portal, post, in person
- SRCTime limits: generally 6 months from last incident
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific sections of the form
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current processing times
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with other WRC forms like EE1 or EE2
Uncertainty about what constitutes discrimination under Irish law
Not understanding the difference between the WRC and the Equality Tribunal
Confusion about the time limits for making a complaint
Uncertainty about what evidence is needed to support a claim
Not knowing whether to use the WRC or go directly to the courts
Confusion about the conciliation process and what it involves
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