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CBS LAUNCHES “UNDERCOVER BOSS STAR EMPLOYEE BONUS CONTEST,” GIVING EMPLOYERS THE CHANCE TO REWARD ONE INCREDIBLE EMPLOYEE WITH A HUGE CASH PRIZE

Winner Will Receive $10,000* and an Additional $10,000 WillGo to Their Nominating Boss’sCharity of Choice

Employers May Submit Entries Via CBS.com/Bonus

LOS ANGELES, CA – January 12, 2012: In conjunction withthe Season Three premiereof UNDERCOVER BOSS this Sunday, CBS launched todaythe “UNDERCOVER BOSS Employee Bonus Contest.” Bosses nationwide can log on toCBS.com/Bonusto nominate and recognize one employee who they consider exemplary. The winning employee will be awarded a $10,000 prize, in addition to a $10,000 donation that will be given to the employer’s chosen charitable organization.

Starting today through March 6, employers can visit CBS.com/Bonusto submit their entry along with a brief description of the employee’s outstanding and exemplary attributes.

UNDERCOVER BOSS is a two-time Emmy-nominated reality series that follows high-level corporate executives as they slip anonymously into the rank-and-file of their own companies.  Each week, a different executive will leave the comfort of their corner office for an undercover mission to examine the inner workings of their corporation.

The third season of UNDERCOVER BOSS premieresSunday, Jan. 15(8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The above contest graphic is available at www.cbspressexpress.com.

 

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to legal residents of the United States, 18 years old or age of majority, whichever is older in state of residence, and older at the date of entry. Void in Puerto Rico and all U.S. Territories and Possessions, and where prohibited by law. Contest ends at 5:00 pm PT on 3/6/12 or at start of East Coast broadcast of the final episode of Undercover Boss (end date is subject to show scheduling changes). See official rules for details.

 

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CBS Interactive Press Contact:

Dave Pedersen    415-344-2197  Dave.Pedersen@cbsinteractive.com

 

CBS “Undercover Boss” Press Contacts:

Mitch Graham     818-655-1592  Mitch.Graham@cbs.com

Barbara Abseck  212-975-4637  beabseck@cbs.com