California · Labor Code

LAB §1556: Parties subject to this part may provide, by collective bargaining agreement, that the agreement supersedes the requirements of this part, in whole or in part, if the waiver is explicitly set forth in

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Parties can agree through collective bargaining to override requirements of this part if the waiver is explicitly stated in the agreement.

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Parties subject to this part may provide, by collective bargaining agreement, that the agreement supersedes the requirements of this part, in whole or in part, if the waiver is explicitly set forth in the agreement in clear and unambiguous terms.

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