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Wage-theft claim: Liam needs $2,750 before the deadline
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Liam can't afford the lawyer.
🇨🇦 Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada1,195 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,750. 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 Burnaby Welcome 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 $2,750 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,500
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $180
• Certified translations and document copies: $70
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Liam
Quick update: $310 raised so far (11%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($285). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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Take care, Liam. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
Shared it with a few friends. Love from Detroit