Sixty-one former Gloriavale members seek $40m in employment claim

Wednesday 26 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 26 Aug, 4:17pm

In this story Employment Relations Authority, Gloriavale Christian Community, Employment Court

Sixty-one former members of the Gloriavale religious community have filed an employment claim seeking almost $40m in compensation. The claimants allege they were subjected to forced labour, servitude, and denied employment entitlements while living on the West Coast. The claim has been filed with the Employment Relations Authority.

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1. The PressWed 26 Aug, 3:00pm

   61 former Gloriavale workers file almost $40m claim for years of unpaid labour (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 26 Aug, 4:17pm

   'Forced labour': Former Gloriavale members file $40m employment claim (opens in new tab)