New Zealand’s Supreme Court on Monday dismissed Uber’s appeal in Rasier Operations v E Tū Incorporated , holding that rideshare drivers are employees, not independent contractors. The decision grants drivers access to minimum wage protections, paid leave, and collective bargaining rights.

The Supreme Court found that rideshare drivers must be considered employees under the Employment Relations Act of 2000 , specifically citing Section 6 of the Act, which requires that courts determine “the real nature of the relationship” beyond contractual labels. Following its decision in 2005 case Bryson v Three Foot Six Ltd , the court examined traditional common law tests for employment, including control, integration, and whether workers operate businesses on their own account.

Monday’s ru

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