Former Gloriavale members say they are “finally being heard” after the Employment Court’s ruling that they were employees. The judge considered whether an employment relationship existed between Gloriavale leaders and the leavers when they worked in the community’s commercial businesses. JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/Stuff Lawyer Stephen Patterson, left, and Gloriavale leavers Hosea Courage and Daniel Pilgrim speak after an Employment Court verdict about their employment status at the Christian community. She said the plaintiffs worked regularly and for long hours, primarily for the benefit of Gloriavale's commercial operations. Employment Court Gloriavale leader Howard Temple, known as the Overseeing Shepherd, tells members to completely surrender or leave the community.

Source: Stuff May 10, 2022 06:21 UTC