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New Zealand Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees (www.jurist.org)

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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.

Case file: https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases/2025/2025-NZSC-162.pdf

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[–] Bubs@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

And then Uber promptly pulls all operations out of New Zealand...

[–] ZoopZeZoop@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Win-win