2022 Wellington Court of Appeal ruling classifies Uber drivers as permanent employees, impacting gig economy workers' rights.
Uber drivers rally outside Wellington's Court of Appeal as the company appeals a 2022 verdict that classified four drivers as permanent employees, not contractors. The decision has implications for gig economy workers and those misclassified as contractors, denying them employment rights like minimum wage, sick leave, holiday pay, and collective bargaining. Drivers demand these rights and seek backpay claims and a first collective agreement.
March 18, 2024
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