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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Frank's wage-theft claim
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Frank can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for March, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,750. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline.
I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at the Regensburg Community Legal Centre has confirmed that my case is valid.
If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know.
I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $2,750 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,600
• Filing and biometrics fees: $820
• Certified translations and document copies: $175
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $155
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Frank
Quick update: $1,720 raised so far (63%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Regensburg.
hope it all works out, Frank. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Dundee.
Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Regensburg.
shared this with my family. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Regensburg
Sending strength, Frank. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 6 people at work. Take care.
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope March is when things finally get easier.
I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Dar es Salaam but we're thinking of you. Love from Dar es Salaam.
Stay strong, Frank. Your post was clear and honest. I hope March is when things finally get easier.
Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Regensburg.