Employment Court Chief Judge very clear on who is the employer of former sect workers.

Court largely dismisses appeal against ruling members were employees, not volunteers.

One of the complainants was aged 12 at the time of the alleged offending.

The Gloriavale religious community has been ordered to make workplaces safer.

The beatings would often be followed by a lecture by the man.

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple heads into the Greymouth District Court. Video / George Heard

Six Gloriavale leavers were employees and not volunteers, Employment Court found.

Leavers win Employment Court case, judge rules women born to work and any choice ‘illusionary’. Video / George Heard

Gloriavale leaders said they would appeal the Employment Court decision.

The Crown 'dropped the ball' by failing to help the community deal with sexual abuse.

Howard Temple is saddened by the harm done during a 'dark period' in Gloriavale's history.

Chief Employment Court Judge is taken on tour of Gloriavale Christian community

The judge overseeing the Gloriavale employment trial visits the Christian group. Video / Anna Leask

The former principal told a court the community's leaders do not rule like tyrants.

Longtime Gloriavale member Clem Ready turns against the leaders claiming that sexual abuse, bullying and forced labour are prevalent within the sect. Video / NZ Herald

Some of the allegations surrounding Gloriavale have been previously heard in court, including from leaver Rose Standtrue. Video / NZ Herald

Former Gloriavale resident Pearl Valor reveals the harsh working conditions and the unwanted attention of men while working at the Christian community. Video / NZ Herald

A man born and raised at Gloriavale has revealed he pulled his family out of the community due to the way his wife and daughter were treated. Video / Supplied