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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Itzel's wage-theft claim
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Itzel can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $950. 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 Mérida Welcome 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 $950 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $750
• Filing and biometrics fees: $115
• Certified translations and document copies: $40
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $45
Thanks for reading all this.
- Itzel
Updates from Itzel
Update from Mérida: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 36% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
We're at 18% thanks to 6 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon. - Itzel
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I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Peshawar donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Take care, Itzel. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Makati so I could bring a meal!
Hope you get there. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless