Gloriavale residents found to be employees – again

January 6, 2024: Alison Maelzer and Kirby Kleingeld | HRD NZ | Intention of parties not determinative of relationship, says court The employment status of a worker is a concept that has long been contested and is challenging to determine for many, especially with flexible working arrangements and the so-called ‘gig economy’. An…

‘Overseeing shepherd’ is the employer in Gloriavale case

December 16, 2023: Joanne Naish | The Press | The Employment Court has ruled that a group of women who took a case against Gloriavaleleaders were employed by the Overseeing Shepherd. It means that former employees of the community can seek compensation and back payfrom the current Overseeing Shepherd Howard Temple. Employment Court…

Court finds Gloriavale’s Overseeing Shepherd was employer of former members

December 15, 2023: Jean Edwards | RNZ | Gloriavale’s Overseeing Shepherd was the ultimate controlling force as the employer of six women who worked on the Christian community’s domestic teams, the Employment Court has found. Chief judge Christina Inglis found Serenity Pilgrim, Anna Courage, Rose Standtrue, Crystal Loyal, Pearl Valor and Virginia Courage…

Gloriavale ‘Overseeing Shepherd’ is the employer of workers – Employment Court ruling

December 15, 2023: Anna Leask | NZ Herald | The Employment Court has formally recognised that the “Overseeing Shepherd” of Gloriavale was the boss of six women who worked at the secretive Christian commune. And the person in that role is “liable to account for any alleged breaches” against the women. Earlier this year the…