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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Mahesh's wage-theft claim

Mahesh needs $2,000 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the October deadline.

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Harsh R. Sethi
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Mahesh is facing a wage-theft claim. The hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,000. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline. Mahesh has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at the Toronto Community Legal Centre has confirmed that the case is valid. If the deadline is missed Mahesh could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $2,000 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $85 • Attorney retainer: $1,300 • Filing and biometrics fees: $615 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Updates from Harsh

  1. 3% there. I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. Thank you.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($60). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $50 raised so far (3%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Harsh

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Mahesh all day after reading this. - Tiruchirappalli”

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    “Wish I could do more. Been where you're, it gets better. - Sukkur”

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  • Aylin Şule Aksoy

    sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Toronto.

    • Serge GarciaPhoto verified

      Hope it all works out, Harsh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Toulon.

      • Miguel A. Quizon

        Sending love, Harsh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

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