buddascrayon comments on 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.

submitted 11 months ago by cyu@sh.itjust.works to c/unions@sh.itjust.works

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[–] buddascrayon@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago (1 child)

You say this like taxi companies weren't grossly underpaying their employees as well (for literally decades). LoL 😂

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[–] viral.vegabond@piefed.social 6 points 11 months ago

Yeah, well at least they were employees and not 'contractors.' Ride share companies are shit and everybody knows it.

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