Waiver of rights void.
(1) Any agreement by an individual to waive, release, or commute his or her rights to benefits or any other rights under this title shall be void.
(2) Any agreement by an individual in the employ of any person or concern to pay all or any portion of an employer's contributions, required under this title from such employer, shall be void.
(3) No employer shall directly or indirectly make or require or accept any deduction from remuneration for services to finance the employer's contributions required from him or her, or require or accept any waiver of any right hereunder by any individual in his or her employ.
(4) A person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2003 c 53 s 281; 1945 c 35 s 182; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 9998-321. Prior: 1943 c 127 s 11; 1941 c 253 s 12; 1939 c 214 s 13; 1937 c 162 s 15.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.