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

Help Sebastian cover the fees of a wage-theft claim so He can stay with his family.

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Sebastian Howell
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Melbourne
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,800. 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 Melbourne 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 $3,800 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $820 • Certified translations and document copies: $185 • Attorney retainer: $2,795 Every share and every dollar helps. - Sebastian
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  • Sharon K. RileyPhoto verified

    stay strong, Sebastian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

    • Paolo K. Reyes

      Thinking of you and your family, Sebastian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Madurai so I could bring a meal. God bless

      • Irene K. Jiménez

        Sending good thoughts, Sebastian. Hope you get there.

        • Isabel G. Aquino

          Take care, Sebastian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

          • Ifeoma Juliet Ogunbanjo

            Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Accra so I could bring a meal. Blessings

            • Madhavan N. Yadav

              Thanks for sharing this, Sebastian. Hope you get there. Love from Pune

              • Jackson P. Schneider

                Best of luck, Sebastian. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Cardiff.

                • Ye-eun Oh

                  stay strong, Sebastian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

                  • Obinna Segun AfolabiID verified

                    Praying for you, Sebastian. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Faisalabad.

                    • Daniel Salim OpioPhoto verified

                      Thanks for sharing this, Sebastian. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Laredo.

                      • Sangita Maya Regmi

                        Sending love, Sebastian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                        • Gayathri C. Chowdary

                          you're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Melbourne.

                          • Charlene Tshabalala

                            Thanks for sharing this, Sebastian. Hope you get there.

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