Jon Gosselin: TLC Violated Child Labor Laws
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Some have called Jon Gosselin and his estranged wife Kate bad parents.
Now Jon Gosselin is calling TLC a very, very bad network.
In court papers unearthed by Radaronline, Gosselin lays out startling accusations against the cable channel, and reveals that he and Kate made just $2000 per episode back when their show began.
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For starters, his lawyers argue that TLC violated Pennsylvania child labor laws by failing to obtain proper permits allowing their eight children to be filmed for Jon and Kate Plus Eight. And while the TV parents were obligated by contract to obtain those permits themselves (versus the network), his attorneys contend that this was TLC's attempt to "circumvent the laws."
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Gosselin's team also argues that the restrictions of TLC's contract prevent him from earning money -- via appearances, endorsements and the like -- as a celebrity. "Mr. Gosselin will be unable to earn a living as a television personality, and therefore be precluded from supporting his eight children," the papers state.
The documents also claim that the Gosselins negotiated their first TV contract in 2005 without the presence of a lawyer or manager, and that TLC took "advantage of Mr. Gosselin's inexperience and lack of sophistication."
Another shock, according to the papers: back in 2005, the family made a mere $2000 per episode -- versus the reported $75,000 per-episode rate in 2009.
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And the network's restrictions on the family's life was just plain cruel, his lawyers argue: the reality dad wasn't allowed to take photographs at home, preventing him from recording "his own family moments and hallmark events in his family's life."
Gosselin's lawyers employ macabre metaphors to criticize TLC's many wrongoings against Gosselin and his family, claiming that TLC's "hands" are so infected "with wrongdoing" that they should be chopped off:
"The Plaintiff's [TLC's] hands are so sullied, polluted and infected with wrongdoing, deception, heavy handedness, unconscionability and disregard for the Public's Interest, that the only resolve that justice should mandate is that Plaintiff's infected hands be amputated."
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These documents were filed in response to TLC's legal action against Jon Gosselin: the network has sued him for breach of contract; he has reportedly countersued for $5 million.
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138THANK GOD WE DON'T HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THEIR LYING SHOW ANYMORE!! TLC could only cover up their poop for so long,Even renewing their wedding vows was a farce, All for the MONEY-- I hope they end up pennyless,and have to move back to a run down trailer,That is what they both deserve.
I'm glad the show is over,It's just 3yrs.to late.THE Gosselins,both Kate and JON have totaly lost respect from the tv. viewers.The kids even act awfull to people,they show no respect even to their parents!!! Speaks volumes on how they are raised!--- Mostley by so called NANNYS.KIDS need a mother and a father to raise them,NOT a TV SHOW.AS for a collage fund--- I don't see any of those KIDS being smart enough to go,they well be lucky to grad.high school. The apples don't fall far from their family TREE!!! ALL 8.
what personality? what could you have sold Jon. Kate yes - you know as yo have no personality. Even your girlfriends date you just because your 15 min of fame because of your association to kate and the kids.
hon you blew it - why didn't you have an issue with tlc prior to now? You shirk your responsibilities to mess with other women = how boring and standard. thought u were above that crap. thank God your wife is strong enought survive your stupidity and weakness. Unlike you she knows who she is. She meets the needs.
why, after all the years the show has been on, does he just now care about his kids.
I BELIEVE EVERYTHING JON SAYS!!...NOTHING FAKE KATE SAYS!!!
TEAM JON !!!
JON IS GORGEOUS!!! GREAT DAD, YOU CAN SEE HOW MUCH THE KIDS LOVE HIM COMPARED TO WHATSHERNAME!
I find it very funny that Jon has all these complaints about chid labor laws now. If he was really concerned about it why didn't he do something at the start of the show? Why wait until he is off the show and no longer making money off his kids? Once again with Jon it is all about the money and not about the kids. Shame on you Jon.
We all have opinions about Jon and Kate, but TLC should not be there stirring the pot. They need to let the divorce play out without trying to sue Jon. TLC just comes across as an inconsiderate, heavy handed big corporation just concerned with the financial bottom line. I wish the family court judge could figure out a fair agreement for the kids then Jon and Kate.
We all have opinions about Jon and Kate, but TLC should not be there stirring the pot. They need to let the divorce play out without trying to sue Jon. TLC just comes across as an inconsiderate, heavy handed big corporation just concerned with the financial bottom line. I wish the family court judge could figure out a fair agreement for the kids then Jon and Kate.
JON GOSSELIN-----YOU CAN DESCRIBE HIM WITH SO MANY WORDS---- HERE WE GO->>>A.SSHOLE--->LOSER----->LAZY----->BIPOLAR---->UNSTABLE------FAT----->UGLY------>IMMATURE------>SELFISH---->STUPID------LAME------>BORING--> SLOW---> LIMP--->TACKY---->TRASHY--->DRUGGIE---->LIAR----> CHEATER--->HORRIBLE---->EVIL---->SCUM---->ETC ETC ETC ETC
JON GOSSELIN-----YOU CAN DESCRIBE HIM WITH SO MANY WORDS---- HERE WE GO->>>A.SSHOLE--->LOSER----->LAZY----->BIPOLAR---->UNSTABLE------FAT----->UGLY------>IMMATURE------>SELFISH---->STUPID------LAME------>BORING--> SLOW---> LIMP--->TACKY---->TRASHY--->DRUGGIE---->LIAR----> CHEATER--->HORRIBLE---->EVIL---->SCUM---->ETC ETC ETC ETC
Dirtbag Jon - How come you had no problems with TLC when you were getting a check??? You donâ??t seem to be concerned about what your kids will see when they google Daddy, but now all of the sudden your worried about child violation laws with TLC. Jon should be more concerned about how he violated his 8 kids the past 9 months. Go away slimball - your face gets uglier every time you open your mouth.
Dirtbag Jon - How come you had no problems with TLC when you were getting a check??? You donâ??t seem to be concerned about what your kids will see when they google Daddy, but now all of the sudden your worried about child violation laws with TLC. Jon should be more concerned about how he violated his 8 kids the past 9 months. Go away slimball - your face gets uglier every time you open your mouth.
I hope TLC lawyers prove that Jon had no prospects for a job as a celebrity of any type. If they research some consumer product companies and the public I think they can clearly show that there aren't any serious companies who want Jon to endorse their product/service -- and that the public's attitude him prohibits him from being a 'tv personality' -- gainfully employed via endorsements and celebrity appearances. And, Jon, if you are serious about being a father, why on earth are you smoking? And treating your body like cr@p? And etc...? That means you might not be around for them and that's a terrible way to show your kids you love them and you want to be around for them and be healthy. Jon, you can't even succeed as a good dad -- and the image that says 'good dad'. You've ruined your brand and you better think about what ELSE you can do to pull your family together and care for them financially and emotionally. That means NOT thinking about YOU, but REALLY thinking about them. I think you'd show a lot of class if you shut up and quit the paid tabloid TV and paid photos/magazine interviews trashing the mother of your kids and instead showed how humble you are by going back to some regular job in IT. You've ruined your life and your good name. At least try to salvage your precious children who are really a blessing.
I think TLC will one day regret having ever met Kate Gosselin. She surely encouraged the kids' interacting with the camera, being "interviewed", etc. Surely she was all for having her precious children rehearse and deliver at least SOME lines, for example, introducing each episode. TLC probably thought it was easier to let her do what she wants.
Those kids were WORKING. They weren't merely being followed around with a camera. They had at least some scripted/rehearsed lines. At times they interacted with the camera after having been prompted to do so. They "interviewed"...Ad lib performances are still performances. The law states that both the parent/guardian and the employer of the minor are required to sign the permit applications. The employer is also required to keep copies of the permits on file. A contract between the parents and the producer can not cancel those laws. I hope the Department of Labor and Industry reams them, and good.
Those kids were WORKING. They weren't merely being followed around with a camera. They had at least some scripted/rehearsed lines. At times they interacted with the camera after having been prompted to do so. They "interviewed"...Ad lib performances are still performances. The law states that both the parent/guardian and the employer of the minor are required to sign the permit applications. The employer is also required to keep copies of the permits on file. A contract between the parents and the producer can not cancel those laws. I hope the Department of Labor and Industry reams them, and good.
Before Kate Gosselin met Jon, she was engaged once, to Adam Miller. They met when she was 18 and he was 17. She loved him for the gifts of jewelry he gave her. They became engaged after Kate pressured him to marry her. (Not our Kate?!) But she dumped him when something better came along.