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Contractor or employee? How a proposed law change will favour Uber over its drivers

  • Written by: Amanda Reilly, Senior Lecturer in Commercial Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Ride share company Uber has faced legal challenges around the world over whether its drivers should be classified as employees or contractors. New Zealand is no exception, with the most recent case heard before the Supreme Court in July.

While the outcome of that case is not yet known, Uber stands to benefit from amendments...

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