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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 6Ch. 7Art. 2§ 8714 Contract Waiver Prohibition

§ 8714 Contract Waiver Prohibition

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§ 8714 Contract Waiver Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't sign a paper that says this law doesn't apply to you.
  • •Even if you agree in a contract to ignore this law, it won't work.
  • •This rule is here to protect everyone, so no one can opt out.

Example

If you sign a job contract that says you won't get breaks, even though the law says you should.

That part of the contract is invalid because you can't agree to ignore the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 8714 Contract Waiver Prohibition

It is against public policy to waive the provisions of this chapter by contract. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

public policywaiveprovisionschaptercontract

Related Statutes

  • § 8820 Contract Waiver Prohibition
  • § 8846 Contract Waiver Prohibition
  • § 1917.330 Senior Shared Appreciation Loans
  • § 1917.331 Senior Shared Appreciation Loans
  • § 1917.332 Annuity Termination Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 8714.
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