Uber loses appeal; drivers now seen as employees, not contractors

Uber has lost a significant appeal, with the court ruling that drivers should be treated as employees, not contractors. This decision, which follows a 2022 case involving four drivers, could set a precedent for other Uber drivers across New Zealand.

Uber lost a key appeal, ruling that drivers are employees, not contractors. This decision, impacting four drivers, may set a precedent across New Zealand, granting workplace protections like minimum wage and leave entitlements.