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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. (www.thepost.co.nz)
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[โ€“] CurlyWurlies4All@slrpnk.net 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Refusing pre-defined contracts doesn't make you a contractor. It makes you unemployed.

[โ€“] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Contractors are unemployed by definition. Lots of contracts are tendered as-is and non-negotiable.