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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Riaan's wage-theft claim
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Riaan can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $250. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $250 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $65
• Filing and biometrics fees: $165
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $20
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Riaan
Updates from Riaan
Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($37). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled.
- Douglas W. Pena 🇬🇧 · $63.50
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $20
- Divya S. Gurjar 🇦🇺 · $50
“Hope it all works out. My sister told me about this one. - Townsville”
- Rashid E. Jacobs 🇿🇦 · $10
“Wishing you the best. Please keep us posted. - East London”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $7
- Harsh Pandey 🇮🇳 · $20
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So sorry you're going through this, Riaan. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Dundee.
Thinking of you and your family, Riaan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. God bless