- Uber drivers were found to be employees, not contractors
- Employment Court held that four Uber drivers were employees
- Court of Appeal criticized earlier Employment Court approach
- Focus should be on substance of parties’ mutual rights and obligations
- Multiple contractual documents issued by Uber for drivers
- Driver agreement did not reflect reality of relationship
- Drivers had no real-world control over fares
- Flexibility and choice portrayed in agreement was illusory
- Level of control Uber exercises over drivers consistent with employment relationship
Source: dentons.co.nz
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