waiver of rights

waiver of rights Sec. 506. Agreements by employees purporting to waive or to modify their rights under this Act 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 Act.[29 U.S.C. 1856] Enacted January 14, 1983, P.L. 97–470, title V, sec. 506, 96 Stat. 2598.