Cal. LAB § 2804
This is the official text of Cal. LAB § 2804, part of California’s Labor Code — governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights.
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Official statutory text
Any contract or agreement, express or implied, made by any employee to waive the benefits of this article or any part thereof, is null and void, and this article shall not deprive any employee or his personal representative of any right or remedy to which he is entitled under the laws of this State.
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