29 C.F.R. § 501.5

Current through May 31, 2024

Section 501.5 - Waiver of rights prohibited

A person may not seek to have an H-2A worker, a worker in corresponding employment, or a U.S. worker improperly rejected for employment or improperly laid off or displaced waive any rights conferred under 8 U.S.C. 1188 , 20 CFR part 655 , subpart B, or this part. Any agreement by a worker purporting to waive or modify any rights given to said person under 8 U.S.C. 1188 , 20 CFR part 655 , subpart B, or this part shall be void as contrary to public policy except as follows:

(a) Waivers or modifications of rights or obligations under 8 U.S.C. 1188 , 20 CFR part 655 , subpart B, or this part in favor of the Secretary shall be valid for purposes of enforcement; and

(b) Agreements in settlement of private litigation are permitted.

29 C.F.R. § 501.5

87 FR 61822, 11/14/2022