: The plaintiffs have won leave (permission) to have the rest of the case heard back in the Employment Court (instead of the ERA). The judge will work out the time bar issue and work out how much the plaintiffs will receive for wage arrears. Read the judgment here.…
: The girls’ lawyers appealed Gloriavale’s right to appeal the Pilgrim case, but the Supreme Court said that the Appeal Court had a broad jurisdiction to grant leave “for any reason.” Gloriavale are free to request an appeal if they choose. Read more here.…
: Gloriavale was given permission to appeal the Pilgrim decision on two points of law if they choose to: a) Did the respondents work for hire or reward within the meaning of s 6(1)(a) of the Employment Relations Act 2000; and b) If not, were they volunteers for the purposes of…
: Plaintiffs filed for wage arrears but also then immediately asked for the case to be removed back to the Employment Court to complete the process. The ERA declined the request. Click here for more details.…
: The judge rules the Overseeing Shepherd and the people who fulfill that role are the employers. She states the current Overseeing Shepherd is the “ultimate controlling force within the Community” and he takes on any responsibilities and liabilities of any preceding Overseeing Shepherd. Read the judgment here.…
: Gloriavale’s bid to appeal has largely fallen over, but there are two finer points of law that the Judges have asked for submissions on. They relate to the points of law that may impact with religious or volunteer organisations. Read the judgement here.…
: Gloriavale seeks permission to appeal the Employment Court decision. They list multitudes of reasons – including prejudicial information was admitted, the ruling will impact the community, a breach of natural justice occurred, issues with the expert witness process etc. The plaintiffs responded to media.…
: Chief Judge Christina Inglis ruled that each of the six plaintiffs was an employee from the time they started work on the teams (age 6-8) until the time they left the community, and that they are entitled to costs. Click here to read the Judgement.…
: Gloriavale surveys its members in a most extraordinary fashion, and calls for more witnesses to “protect the Community”. The survey hits the media and causes a big stir among people who have left Gloriavale.…
: Gloriavale received the Affidavits from the plaintiffs and witnesses and subsequently requested 297 paragraphs be removed, along with two full briefs of evidence stating it was either scandalous, hearsay, opinion or irrelevant.…
