New Zealand Uber drivers win landmark case declaring them employees

Uber said it would appeal against the decision, which judge said may well' affect other drivers' status and entitle them to workers' rights and protections

A group of New Zealand Uber drivers have won a landmark case against the global ridesharing company, forcing it to treat them as employees, not contractors, and entitling them to a suite of worker rights and protections.

New Zealand's employment court ruled on Tuesday that the drivers were employees, not independent contractors. While the ruling applies specifically to the case of four drivers, the court noted that it may have wider implications for drivers across the country.