‘Love Is Blind’ Contestants Classified as Employees by National Labor Board

Story by Ross A. Lincoln

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Netflix's hit reality show 'Love Is Blind' under fire as NLRB says contestants should be classified as employees, not independent contractors.

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The NLRB alleges that 'Love Is Blind' contestants are entitled to minimum wage, overtime pay, and other protections due to the level of control the show exerts over them.
This ruling could set a precedent for reality TV competitions, forcing networks to rethink how they structure contestant contracts and compensation.

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National Labor Review Board, Netflix, 'Love Is Blind'