Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

29 U.S.C. § 1856

Waiver of rights

Agreements by employees purporting to waive or to modify their rights under this chapter shall be void as contrary to public policy, except that a waiver or modification of rights in favor of the Secretary shall be valid for purposes of enforcement of this chapter.

Pub. L. 97–470, title V, § 50696 Stat. 2598 (, , .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 524 of Pub. L. 97–470section 1801 of this titleSection effective 90 days from , see , set out as a note under .