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New Zealand Court Declares Uber Drivers Employees, Shakes Gig Economy
11/17/2025
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Story summary
- The Supreme Court of New Zealand ruled unanimously that Uber drivers are employees, enabling holiday pay and minimum wage.
- The case, filed in 2021 by four Uber drivers, centered on Uber's control over work conditions.
- Workers First Union celebrated the ruling as a potential gig-worker precedent.
- Uber warned the decision could affect independent contracting.
- The ruling intensified debate around the Employment Relations Amendment Bill.
