FALDEF Offers Legal Assistance to Filipinos exploited by 7-Eleven

As reported in the Inquirer, GlobalNation, Several 7-Eleven convenience stores in Long Island, New York and Virginia are under investigation for allegedly exploiting Filipino immigrants under a scheme similar to that of a "modern-day plantation system" where their wages are withheld and their employment concealed under stolen identities.

In line with FALDEF's mission to provide pro bono  legal services to Filipinos who are victims of legal injustice and, in conjunction with the Philippine Embassies/Consulates' mandate to help "disadvantaged" Filipinos,  FALDEF would like to offer its legal services to any and all Filipinos - as well as to Non-Filipinos-   who have been or are currently employed by any of these 7-Eleven establishments located in the states of New York and Virginia.

FALDEF is most willing to work  with both the New York Philippine Consulate and the Philippine Embassy in rendering legal assistance to all Filipino 7-Eleven  victims  (former or current employees) in both the states of New York and Virginia.

 
If you know anyone who's a victim of this labor trafficking, please contact FALDEF President, Atty. JT Mallonga at (646) 399-6463 or email us at legalaid@faldef.org .

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