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State Workers' Compensation Statutes: Each state maintains its own workers' compensation laws that govern coverage requirements, exemptions, and whether rights can be waived. State-specific regulations must be carefully reviewed.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law that protects workers with disabilities and must be considered when drafting any workplace-related waivers.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal legislation that sets and enforces workplace safety standards. Cannot be waived and must be considered in liability contexts.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing wages, hours, and employment conditions that may impact the validity of certain waivers.

State Waiver Requirements: Specific state requirements for valid waivers, including notarization, filing with state agencies, mandatory language, and time limitations.

Worker Classification Considerations: Different rules apply based on whether the worker is an employee, independent contractor, corporate officer, LLC member, or sole proprietor.

Public Policy Limitations: Strong public policy considerations that generally disfavor allowing employees to waive their workers' compensation rights, with courts typically scrutinizing such waivers carefully.

Business Structure Requirements: Different rules and waiver possibilities depending on business structure (corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, etc.).