Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

More in Business

'Modern day slavery': Gloriavale leavers file $40m lost wages and entitlements claim against Overseeing Shepherd

The leavers say Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd failed to provide them with basic employment entitlements including wages, holiday pay, KiwiSaver contributions and parental leave.

  • 61 former Gloriavale residents sue Overseeing Shepherd for $39.9 million
  • Claimants allege forced labor, child labor, and harsh punishment
  • Lawsuit seeks unpaid wages, holiday pay, and psychological trauma compensation

More from Wednesday 26 August →