What question did this study set out to answer?

The central aim is to determine whether Uber drivers qualify as employees or contractors under New Zealand law.

April 25, 2026

The Uber Drivers Case: Rasier Operations BV v. E TU – The Road to the Supreme Court (Part One)

Key Points

The central aim is to determine whether Uber drivers qualify as employees or contractors under New Zealand law.
Examined the Supreme Court's decision in Rasier Operations BV et al. v. E TU Incorporated et al.
Discussed the intention of the parties and traditional tests of control, integration, and business reality.
The Supreme Court determined that Uber drivers are classified as employees under section 6 of the Employment Relations Act 2000.
The court's ruling emphasizes the importance of the parties' intentions in assessing employment status.

Abstract

In this article, the decision of the New Zealand Supreme Court in Rasier Operations BV et al. v. E TU Incorporated et al. SC 105/2024 2025 NZSC 162 is examined. That case deals with the critical question of whether Uber drivers were employees or contractors of Uber. The Supreme Court found the Uber drivers were employees within section 6 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 and still focused on the intention of the parties in determining this issue backed up by the traditional tests of control, integration and business reality. This is Part One of the article.

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