# 29 CFR § 502.4: Waiver of rights prohibited

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 CFR § 502.4
- **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 502—ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FOR TEMPORARY ALIEN AGRICULTURAL WORKERS ADMITTED UNDER SECTION 218 OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT (SUSPENDED 6-29-2009) > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

No person shall seek to have an H-2A worker, or other U.S. worker hired in corresponding employment by an H-2A employer, waive any rights conferred under sec. 218 of the INA, the regulations at 20 CFR part 655, Subpart B, or under these regulations. Any agreement by an employee purporting to waive or modify any rights inuring to said person under the INA or these regulations shall be void as contrary to public policy, except that a waiver or modification of rights or obligations hereunder in favor of the Secretary shall be valid for purposes of enforcement of the provisions of the INA or these regulations. This does not prevent agreements to settle private litigation.

## Nearby sections

- [29 CFR § 502.0 § 502.0 Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.0.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.1 § 502.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.1.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.2 § 502.2 Coordination of intake between DOL agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.2.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.3 § 502.3 Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.3.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.4 § 502.4 Waiver of rights prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.4.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.5 § 502.5 Investigation authority of Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.5.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.6 § 502.6 Cooperation with DOL officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.6.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.7 § 502.7 Accuracy of information, statements, data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.7.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.8 § 502.8 Surety bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.8.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.10 § 502.10 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.10.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.15 § 502.15 Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.15.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.16 § 502.16 Sanctions and remedies—General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.16.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.17 § 502.17 Concurrent actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.17.md)
- [29 CFR § 502.18 § 502.18 Representation of the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-502.18.md)

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