In brief - Contestant found to be employee of Seven Network and
entitled to compensation
Reality TV contestants who undertake work should now be
considered to be employees. Traditionally, the agreements that
contestants signed strictly excluded them as employees.
In a recent
decision of the Workers Compensation Commission of New South
Wales, the Commission determined that a participant in the Seven
Network reality TV show, House Rules, and her partner were in fact
employees when undertaking activity as instructed for the reality
TV show. Television networks must consider the implications of this
decision and manage their risks accordingly.
Applicant felt harassed and bullied during filming, alleges she
suffered psychological injury due to her employment with Seven
Network
