Contract Workers
Courier drivers could take class action over independent contracts
Former Chief Judge of New Zealand's Employment Court Graeme Colgan told John Campbell courier drivers could test their case in court. Video, Audio
Independent courier drivers could take class legal action
A former Chief Judge of the Employment Court says it would be "worthwhile" for independent contract courier drivers to take class legal action if they can prove they earn less than the minimum wage. Audio
Contract courier drivers paid less than minimum wage
John Campbell continues his investigation into contract courier drivers, who have to pay for their own vehicles and uniforms, while effectively earning less than the minimum wage. Audio
‘We need new protocol for dependent contractors' - minister
John Campbell talks to state-owned enterprise NZ Post, which uses contractors who are under a formal obligation of fidelity, but don’t have the protections of an employee. And we hear from Workplace… Audio
NZ Post defends conditions for contract courier drivers
NZ Post’s general manager for Network Design and Capability, Mark Baker, speaks to John Campbell about the working conditions for the SOE’s contractors, which it calls “business partners”. Video, Audio
Contractors earning well below minimum wage, unprotected by employment law
Checkpoint's John Campbell investigates the startling trend of owner-operator courier drivers who are earning less than minimum wage, and are often without protection of Employment Law because they… Audio
Recalled Tonga workers not complying with contracts
Tonga's Ministry of Internal Affairs says Tongan fruit pickers were ordered to return home from New Zealand last week because they were not meet their work conditions. Audio