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flag New Zealand's Supreme Court rules rideshare drivers are employees, raising concerns about the gig economy's future.

flag The New Zealand Supreme Court ruled that four rideshare drivers must be classified as employees, not contractors, sparking concerns from BusinessNZ that the decision could destabilize the gig economy. flag The group warns the ruling may jeopardize flexible work models used across rideshare, delivery, and other platform-based services, affecting workers in IT, trades, and creative fields who rely on contracting. flag BusinessNZ is urging the government to establish clear, balanced rules to provide legal certainty and prevent contracting from becoming unviable.

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