The ride-share giant says the case is 'an important step in providing clarity on how gig work fits into New Zealand's modern workforce'
Uber New Zealand's appeal over the employment status of four of its drivers will be heard in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
The four Uber drivers were ruled as employees by the Employment Court in a landmark ruling in 2022, making them entitled to benefits such as leave entitlements, holiday pay, and minimum wage.
Uber NZ took the case to the Court of Appeal, which upheld the Employment Court's landmark decision, stating: "The real nature of the relationship between the four drivers and Uber was that the drivers were employees of the Uber companies at times when they were logged into the Uber driver app."
The ride-share giant is now in the Supreme Court in a bid to overturn the classification of the drivers.
"This week's Supreme Court hearing is an important step in providing clarity on how gig work fits into New Zealand's modern workforce," an Uber spokesperson told HRD.
According to the spokesperson, their focus is on protecting the flexibility and independence that their drivers and delivery partners value the most.
"Nine out of ten say they would stop earning with Uber if that flexibility were taken away. Many choose this kind of work because it allows them to earn on their own terms – wherever and whenever it suits them," the spokesperson added.
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