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Wage-theft claim: Shirley needs $2,950 before the deadline

A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Shirley can't afford the lawyer.

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Shirley A. Berry
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Erie
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,950. 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 Erie 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 $2,950 goes: • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $220 • Attorney retainer: $2,300 • Filing and biometrics fees: $430 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Shirley

Updates from Shirley

  1. Thank you all. We're at 74% now ($2,176). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 44% now ($1,300). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. 21% there. the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • best of luck, Shirley. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

    • So sorry you're going through this, Shirley. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

      • Revital WeissID verified

        Thanks for sharing this, Shirley. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Erie.

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