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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Viral's wage-theft claim
Viral needs $350 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the October deadline.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India828 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $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 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 $350 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $220
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $15
• Filing and biometrics fees: $115
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
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Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Mumbai.
Good luck, Viral. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Viral. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours
Thinking of you and your family, Viral. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Mumbai!
Thinking of you, Viral. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Bandung
Sending good thoughts, Viral. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
hang in there. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Dasmariñas.
Hope things get better soon, Viral. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
take care, Viral. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Thiruvananthapuram donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours.
Good luck, Viral. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
Sending strength, Viral. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care