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Wage-theft claim: Madeline needs $2,650 before the deadline
Madeline needs $2,650 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the March deadline.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for March, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,650. 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 $2,650 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,250
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $200
• Certified translations and document copies: $200
Glad we found this place.
- Madeline
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Thinking of you, Madeline. Hope you get there. Take care.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Blessings
Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Ottawa.
rooting for you, Madeline. I hope things turn around soon
Sending love, Madeline. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. God bless
Hang in there, Madeline. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Madeline. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Thanks for sharing this, Madeline. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Take care