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Wage-theft claim: Carlos needs $800 before the deadline
Carlos needs $800 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the April deadline.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for April, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $800. 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 Iztapalapa 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 $800 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $500
• Filing and biometrics fees: $200
• Certified translations and document copies: $40
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $60
Glad we found this place.
- Carlos
Updates from Carlos
Wanted to say thank you properly. 12% funded and the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled.
We're at 9% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled. More news soon.
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So sorry you're going through this, Carlos. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Carlos
It's all in the list in the story. attorney retainer is the big one at $500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.
I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Iztapalapa!
Thank you. If you're in Iztapalapa I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Sending love, Carlos. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 26 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Rooting for you, Carlos. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Iztapalapa.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Jaipur so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Wishing you peace, Carlos. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Sending good thoughts, Carlos. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Sending good thoughts, Carlos. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Blessings.