Supreme Court rules four Uber drivers are employees rather than contractors

Tuesday 18 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 18 Nov 2025, 7:42pm

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The Supreme Court has rejected Uber's appeal, upholding an Employment Court decision that four drivers are employees. This ruling may lead to compensation claims from drivers and raises potential questions regarding tax obligations. The Government has indicated it will not intervene to protect the company.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 18 Nov 2025, 12:51pm

   Government will only go so far in helping Uber, as drivers chase it for compensation following Supreme Court ruling (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 18 Nov 2025, 5:00pm

   What will the Uber decision mean for drivers' tax bills? (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 18 Nov 2025, 7:42pm

   The Supreme Court ruled that Uber drivers are employees. This driver is hopeful things will get better (opens in new tab)