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Why the Move to Turn ‘Love Is Blind’ Contestants Into Employees Won’t Improve Reality TV Conditions | Analysis
The WrapStory by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
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The NLRB's landmark decision to classify 'Love Is Blind' contestants as employees could shake up reality TV, but Trump's return to the White House may derail hopes for a labor revolution.
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- The NLRB's unprecedented move gives reality stars protections like minimum wage and overtime pay, a major shift from the industry's usual independent contractor model
- However, a second Trump presidency could appoint pro-business NLRB members who may reverse the decision, stalling momentum for reform in the unscripted space
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Bryan Freedman, Mark Geragos, Netflix, National Labor Review Board, Love Is Blind