Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees

Monday 17 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 17 Nov 2025, 5:06pm

In this story Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Employment Court, Uber

The Supreme Court has dismissed Uber's appeal, ruling that four drivers are employees rather than contractors. This decision upholds previous court judgments and may allow other gig economy workers to claim similar rights.

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1. Stuff via The PostMon 17 Nov 2025, 2:26pm

   End of the road for Uber appeals after top court rules drivers should be treated as employees (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 17 Nov 2025, 2:52pm

   Supreme Court dismisses Uber appeal – says drivers are employees (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 17 Nov 2025, 3:00pm

   Uber drivers win battle for employee status in landmark Supreme Court case (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 17 Nov 2025, 4:26pm

   Uber loses Supreme Court appeal over drivers' employment status (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesMon 17 Nov 2025, 5:06pm

   Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees (opens in new tab)