Courier Drivers

An independent contract driver for Courier Post tells John Campbell he's been told he has to buy a new scanner for about $2000 because the old scanner he has just paid off has been phased out. Video, Audio

Freightways boss Mark Troughear wouldn't talk to John Campbell, but told business reporter Nona Pelletier the company is working on creating systems to get more money to drivers. Audio

New Zealand Courier Drivers in Hawke's Bay have been told if their uniforms aren't up to scratch, the company will buy replacement items at the driver's cost. Video, Audio

First Union is taking legal action on behalf of courier drivers, many who say they are earning less than the minimum wage while on independent contracts. It will argue they are employees, not… Audio

Former Chief Judge of New Zealand's Employment Court Graeme Colgan told John Campbell courier drivers could test their case in court. Video, Audio

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

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’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

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