Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced Monday that a public consultation to clarify the difference between contractors employees would be deferred.

The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is disappointed, with CTU secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges saying it would harm misclassified contractors struggling with the cost of living crisis.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says the unions are worried about the contractors who work enough hours to be classified as employees without the extra benefits.

Jenee Tibshraeny says the Government plans to wait until the legal battle between Uber and their drivers has gone through the courts.

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