NLRB Rules Love Is Blind Contestants Are Employees

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that contestants on Netflix's 'Love Is Blind' are classified as employees rather than independent contractors, granting them rights to unionize and seek better working conditions. This decision stems from ongoing allegations of unfair treatment and exploitative practices by producers, who have historically maintained that contestants were not entitled to such protections. Notable figures like Bethenny Frankel have led efforts to advocate for improved labor rights within the reality TV industry. The NLRB's complaint cites multiple labor violations, including unlawful contractual provisions aimed at suppressing contestants' rights. This ruling follows a recent $1.4 million settlement related to labor violations on the show, paving the way for significant changes in how reality TV participants are treated. The outcome could set a precedent for labor rights across the expanding reality television landscape.