Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees in New Zealand, opening door for sick leave, holiday pay, and minimum wage. Gig companies warn of collapse if forced to pay decent wage.

cyu@sh.itjust.works · 2 months ago

Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees in New Zealand, opening door for sick leave, holiday pay, and minimum wage. Gig companies warn of collapse if forced to pay decent wage.

corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca · 2 months ago

We have gig drivers here, like a regional Uber setup. Drivers skim 70% off the top and pay the rest into the company. It’s breaking even, and drivers are making double Uber money.

I have no sympathy for Uber as I see this competitor winning drivers and rides by just not being dinks.

Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees in New Zealand, opening door for sick leave, holiday pay, and minimum wage. Gig companies warn of collapse if forced to pay decent wage.

Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees in New Zealand, opening door for sick leave, holiday pay, and minimum wage. Gig companies warn of collapse if forced to pay decent wage.

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