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Wage-theft claim: Russell needs $1,900 before the deadline
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Russell can't afford the lawyer.
🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia2,358 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for April, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,900. 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 Sydney 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.
The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed.
Where the $1,900 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,250
• Filing and biometrics fees: $380
• Certified translations and document copies: $160
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $110
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Russell
Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($486). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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Thinking of you and your family, Russell. Your post was clear and honest
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Badagry but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Russell. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Rajkot.
keep going, Russell. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Take care
Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Jakarta Selatan
Wishing you the best, Russell. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Sydney
Thanks for sharing this, Russell. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this, Russell. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Cincinnati
thinking of you, Russell. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 5 people at work!