The decision yesterday to grant four Uber drivers workplace protection as employees may have been greeted with celebrations by some, but it was short lived.

Uber will appeal the decision, but the wider conversation now turns to the gig economy companies and contractors and what this will mean for them.

Max Whitehead is an employment relations expert and he joined Mike Hosking.

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The decision yesterday to grant four Uber drivers workplace protection as employees may have been greeted with celebrations by some, but it was short lived.
Uber will appeal the decision, but the wider conversation now turns to the gig economy companies and contractors and what this will mean for them.
Max Whitehead is an employment relations expert and he joined Mike Hosking.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.