Equal Status Form ES-1 - MS Word

What this form is for

• • Use this form for complaints about discrimination in the provision of goods and services
• • Use this form for complaints about discrimination in access to education
• • Use this form for complaints about discrimination in accommodation
• • Use this form for complaints about discrimination in clubs
• • Do not use this form for employment equality issues - use a different WRC form for those

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Discrimination complaints must generally be submitted within 6 months of the alleged discriminatory act, though this deadline may be extended in certain circumstances.

Before you submit

• • Form is completed in full with all sections answered
• • All dates, names, and locations are accurate
• • Supporting evidence is included or referenced
• • A copy has been kept for your records
• • The form is signed and dated
• • The correct submission method is used

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest version of the Equal Status Form ES-1
2. 2Complete all sections of the form with detailed information
3. 3Gather any supporting documents or evidence
4. 4Make a copy of the completed form for your records
5. 5Submit the form to the Workplace Relations Commission using the appropriate method
6. 6Keep track of your submission reference number

Known limitations

• • This form is for discrimination complaints only, not other workplace disputes
• • The form may not be suitable for complex discrimination cases involving multiple parties
• • Online submission options may be limited for this form
• • The form may not cover all types of discrimination claims