509 articles today

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

The Wrap
Story by Ross A. Lincoln
from The Wrap
Image from The Wrap
scrn logline
Netflix's hit reality show 'Love Is Blind' under fire as NLRB says contestants should be classified as employees, not independent contractors.
beat sheet
  • 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.
call sheet
National Labor Review Board, Netflix, 'Love Is Blind'
Read the source