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‘Love Is Blind’ Contestants Are Employees, Says National Labor Relations Board, Opening Door To Reality Unionization

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Reality show contestants fighting for workers' rights could spark a seismic shift in the unscripted TV landscape.
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  • The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Netflix's 'Love Is Blind', alleging the contestants are actually employees, not independent contractors.
  • This could pave the way for reality show participants across the industry to unionize, as the ruling would grant them critical worker protections and benefits.
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Renee Poche, Netflix, National Labor Relations Board, 'Love Is Blind'
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