Platform Workers New Zealand’s top court confirms four Uber drivers are employees Unions want government to ditch the Employment Relations Amendment Bill that would block platform workers from challenging employment status in court iStock.com/Cristi Croitoru Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 17 November 2025 New Zealand’s Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that four Uber drivers are employees, not independent contractors, bringing a four-year legal battle to an end. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Platform Workers Uber on the ropes? Platform giant loses New Zealand contractor case and lobbyist dishes dirt Platform Workers New Zealand court upholds ruling that Uber drivers are employees Platform Workers Uber takes New Zealand contractor dispute to Supreme Court In-house interview Take pride, even in defeat