"There is a strong possibility that the Supreme Court of New Zealand could determine that in fact these people are employees," a law expert says of Uber drivers. Photo / 123RFBy Anan Zaki of RNZThe UK's Supreme Court ruling about the working status of Uber drivers could have major ramifications in New Zealand, an employment law expert says. The UK's highest court has ruled that Uber drivers should not be considered outside contractors, but company staff. Employment expert Max Whitehead said the Employment Court of New Zealand recently ruled against an Uber driver, who argued that he was an employee of the rideshare company. BBC News reported Uber had made changes to its business following the UK's Supreme Court ruling.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 20, 2021 22:52 UTC