Equal Status Form ES-1 - MS Word

What this form is for

• • Use this form for complaints about discrimination in access to goods and services
• • Use for discrimination in employment situations
• • Use for discrimination in accommodation or housing
• • Use when the alleged discrimination is based on equal status grounds
• • Do not use for industrial relations disputes covered by other WRC forms

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Equal status complaints must generally be submitted within 6 months of the alleged discrimination occurring. The WRC may extend this timeframe in exceptional circumstances, but early submission is strongly recommended.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • The 6-month time limit has not been exceeded
• • Clear description of the alleged discrimination is provided
• • All relevant parties are identified
• • Supporting documentation is included
• • The declaration section is signed and dated
• • A copy of the completed form is kept for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Download the most recent ES-1 form from the WRC website
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate and detailed information
3. 3Gather and attach any relevant evidence or documentation
4. 4Complete the declaration section and sign the form
5. 5Submit through your chosen method (online, post, or in person)
6. 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
7. 7Note the date of submission and any reference number provided

Known limitations

• • This form is for initiating complaints only, not for appeals or reviews
• • The WRC may not accept complaints that are primarily criminal matters
• • Some discrimination types may have separate procedures or forms
• • The WRC may not accept complaints that are being dealt with by another body
• • Complaints about certain public sector bodies may follow different processes