New Zealand Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees

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