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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Megan's wage-theft claim
Megan needs $3,350 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the January deadline.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for January, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,350. 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 Aberdeen 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.
The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed.
Where the $3,350 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,350
• Filing and biometrics fees: $770
• Certified translations and document copies: $115
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $115
Thanks for reading all this.
- Megan
Updates from Megan
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,269 in total) I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Aberdeen.
Thank you. If you're in Aberdeen I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Scotland. I'll ask around and let you know.
Rooting for you, Megan. Hope this works out for you.
how is Megan doing now?
Stay strong, Megan. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Madrid.
keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best!
So sorry you're going through this, Megan. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
hope it all works out, Megan. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.