# 29 CFR § 501.5: Waiver of rights prohibited

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 CFR § 501.5
- **Heading:** Waiver of rights prohibited
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 29—Labor > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Labor > CHAPTER V—WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER A—REGULATIONS > PART 501—ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FOR TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL WORKERS ADMITTED UNDER SECTION 218 OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT > Subpart A—General Provisions

## 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 CFR § 501.0 § 501.0 Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.0.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.1 § 501.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.1.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.2 § 501.2 Coordination between Federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.2.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.3 § 501.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.3.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.4 § 501.4 Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.4.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.5 § 501.5 Waiver of rights prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.5.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.6 § 501.6 Investigation authority of the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.6.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.7 § 501.7 Cooperation with Federal officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.7.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.8 § 501.8 Accuracy of information, statements, and data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.8.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.9 § 501.9 Enforcement of surety bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.9.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.10 § 501.10 Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.10.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.15 § 501.15 Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.15.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.16 § 501.16 Sanctions and remedies—general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.16.md)
- [29 CFR § 501.17 § 501.17 Concurrent actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-501.17.md)

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