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Legal fees for Tyler's wage-theft claim in Salem
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Tyler cannot afford the lawyer.
🇺🇸 Salem, Oregon, United States1,697 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for June, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,350. 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 the Salem 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 $1,350 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $970
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $110
• Certified translations and document copies: $270
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Tyler
We're at 92% thanks to 21 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Small update. $461 so far, I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel.
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Rooting for you, Tyler. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Guadalajara.
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless
Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Duque de Caxias