*huge* news for the reality tv industry: the NLRB just ruled that Love Is Blind cast members are employees—not contractors—which means they have a right to unionize, and can be afforded other protections https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/arts/television/love-is-blind-nlrb-employees-union.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
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it’s worth remembering that most unscripted actors are paid little to nothing for their time on the show (ex: Bachelor players get $0 & have to take weeks off work)
if they don’t, you can end up paying huge penalties
the board’s complaint still needs to be litigated before a judge—and the change in presidential administrations could ultimately have a big impact on the outcome