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Former Gloriavale women who took the community's leaders to court hope today's ruling will mean change for their families still living in the West Coast commune.
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Gloriavale leaders said they would appeal the Employment Court decision.
A group of women born and raised at Gloriavale were employees and not volunteers during their time at the secretive Christian community, the Employment Cou
The Employment Court's chief judge yesterday visited Gloriavale to better understand the evidence presented in a case brought by six former members who claim they were exploited, treated like slaves and exposed to workplace sexual harassment and abuse.
Employment relationships at Gloriavale would be in direct conflict with the Christian community's religious beliefs, a founding member says.