# 29 C.F.R. § 501.5 (2026): Waiver of rights prohibited

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## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 501.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Waiver of rights prohibited
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Chapter V: WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 501: ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FOR TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL WORKERS ADMITTED UNDER SECTION 218 OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 501.5: § 501.5   Waiver of rights prohibited.

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 501.0 (2026) § 501.0   Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P501_S501_0.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 501.1 (2026) § 501.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P501_S501_1.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 501.2 (2026) § 501.2   Coordination between Federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P501_S501_2.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 501.3 (2026) § 501.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P501_S501_3.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 501.4 (2026) § 501.4   Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P501_S501_4.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 501.5 (2026) § 501.5   Waiver of rights prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P501_S501_5.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 501.6 (2026) § 501.6   Investigation authority of the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P501_S501_6.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 501.7 (2026) § 501.7   Cooperation with Federal officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P501_S501_7.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 501.8 (2026) § 501.8   Accuracy of information, statements, and data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P501_S501_8.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 501.9 (2026) § 501.9   Enforcement of surety bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P501_S501_9.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 501.10 (2026) § 501.10   Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P501_S501_10.md)

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