‘Love Is Blind’ contestants count as employees − new US government agency finding could shake up reality TV production
- Written by David Arditi, Professor of Sociology, University of Texas at Arlington
'Love Is Blind' cast members appear at a screening in 2020. Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesWhen members of a reality TV show’s cast sign a contract to participate in a show, they typically do so more for the exposure than the pay – and in many cases they do not earn a dime.
Employers get away with what may appear to be a violation of basic...