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
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.
beat sheet
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
call sheet
Bryan Freedman, Mark Geragos, Netflix, National Labor Review Board, Love Is Blind