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Wage-theft claim: Dylan needs $2,400 before the deadline
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Dylan can't afford the lawyer.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom1,750 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,400. 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 $2,400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,350
• Filing and biometrics fees: $750
• Certified translations and document copies: $240
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $60
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.
how is Dylan doing now?
wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Dylan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
sending good thoughts, Dylan. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 33 people at work. Take care.