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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Varun's wage-theft claim
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Varun can't afford the lawyer.
🇮🇳 Pune, Maharashtra, India821 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $400. 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 $400 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $110
• Certified translations and document copies: $30
• Attorney retainer: $260
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Varun
Updates from Varun
Thank you all. We're at 61% now ($245). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Quick update: $110 raised so far (28%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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