§106. Invalidity of waiver of rights; claims not assignable
No agreement by an employee, unless approved by the board or by the Commissioner of Labor, to waive the employee's rights to compensation under this Act is valid. No claims for compensation under this Act are assignable or subject to attachment or liable in any way for debt, except for the enforcement of a current support obligation or support arrears pursuant to Title 19‑A, chapter 65, subchapter II, article 3 or Title 19‑A, chapter 65, subchapter III, or for reimbursement of general assistance pursuant to Title 22, section 4318. [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. D, §63 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §A8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §§A9-11 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 694, §D63 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Part 1: MAINE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF 1992
39-A §103. Common-law defenses lost
39-A §104. Applicability to certain actions and employers; exemptions
39-A §105. Predetermination of independent contractor and construction subcontractor status
39-A §105-A. Construction contractors
39-A §106. Invalidity of waiver of rights; claims not assignable
39-A §107. Liability of 3rd persons; election of employee; subrogation
39-A §108. Preference of claims
39-A §109. Compilation of claims information
39-A §110. Collective bargaining
39-A §111. Alternative programs
39-A §112. Workers' compensation coverage for forest firefighters
39-A §113. Exemption for nonresident employees; reciprocity
39-A §114. Independent contractor status for truckers and couriers (REPEALED)