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Legal fees for Fiona's wage-theft claim in Johannesburg
Fiona needs $1,050 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the September deadline.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,050. 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 Johannesburg 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 $1,050 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $760
• Filing and biometrics fees: $155
• Certified translations and document copies: $60
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $75
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Fiona
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