# 29 CFR § 503.6: Waiver of rights prohibited

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 CFR § 503.6
- **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 503—ENFORCEMENT OF OBLIGATIONS FOR TEMPORARY NONIMMIGRANT NON-AGRICULTURAL WORKERS DESCRIBED IN THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

A person may not seek to have an H-2B worker, a worker in corresponding employment, or any other person, including but not limited to a U.S. worker improperly rejected for employment or improperly laid off or displaced, waive or modify any rights conferred under 8 U.S.C. 1184(c), INA section 214(c), 20 CFR part 655, subpart A, or the regulations in this part. Any agreement by an employee purporting to waive or modify any rights given to said person under these provisions will be void as contrary to public policy except as follows:
(a) Waivers or modifications of rights or obligations hereunder in favor of the Secretary will be valid for purposes of enforcement; and
(b) Agreements in settlement of private litigation are permitted.

## Nearby sections

- [29 CFR § 503.0 § 503.0 Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.0.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.1 § 503.1 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.1.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.2 § 503.2 Territory of Guam.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.2.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.3 § 503.3 Coordination among Governmental agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.3.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.4 § 503.4 Definition of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.4.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.5 § 503.5 Temporary need.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.5.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.6 § 503.6 Waiver of rights prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.6.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.7 § 503.7 Investigation authority of Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.7.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.8 § 503.8 Accuracy of information, statements, data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.8.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.15 § 503.15 Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.15.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.16 § 503.16 Assurances and obligations of H-2B employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.16.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.17 § 503.17 Document retention requirements of H-2B employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.17.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.18 § 503.18 Validity of temporary labor certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.18.md)
- [29 CFR § 503.19 § 503.19 Violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-503.19.md)

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