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Legal fees for Kevin's wage-theft claim in Leeds
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Kevin can't afford the lawyer.
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Kevin is facing a wage-theft claim. The hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,750. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline.
Kevin has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at Leeds Welcome Centre has confirmed that the case is valid.
If the deadline is missed Kevin could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know.
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 $2,750 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,700
• Filing and biometrics fees: $720
• Certified translations and document copies: $165
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $165
I hope life is good to you.
- Luke
Updates from Luke
Small update. $994 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
Thank you all. We're at 32% now ($869). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies.
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Sending strength, Luke. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Gondar.
Hang in there, Luke. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Leeds.
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best
Take care, Luke. Looking forward to the next update. Take care
Praying for you, Luke. This could happen to any of us. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.