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Forty Years of Care Finally Recognized | Auckland News
Christine Fleming, a mother who’s cared for her severely disabled son for over 40 years, wins nearly $350,000 in legal costs after a landmark court battle that redefines family caregiving as legitimate work deserving minimum wage. After years of legal twists — including a Supreme Court victory over appeals — Fleming and another caregiver, Peter Humphreys, are now recognized as “homeworkers,” sparking national debate. The government plans to appeal and push new laws to strip the Crown of employer status, drawing sharp criticism from legal experts. Justin, Fleming’s son, was legally cleared as…
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