NLRB Declares 'Love Is Blind' Contestants as Employees, Setting Reality TV Precedent
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against the producers of the reality TV show "Love Is Blind," arguing that contestants should be classified as employees, which would entitle them to worker protections. This marks the first time the NLRB has taken such action regarding reality show participants. The complaint follows charges by former contestants alleging unfair labor practices, including unlawful contract provisions and poor working conditions. The case could potentially lead to significant changes in the reality TV industry, including the possibility of unionization for contestants.
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